Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

The Engineering Project Manager will help provide comprehensive engineering services geared to cover all facets of the construction process, beginning with design initiation, through the commissioning of systems. This position will report to a Senior Project Manager and serve as a key member of the Engineering team. At Energy 1, our passion is to Demand Better. We live by our core values and look for employees that love to learn new things, put the team first, are customer centric, show grit and relentless determination, and lead with inventive problem solving.

The Engineering Project Manager will possess strong abilities to work collaboratively with all members of the design team, mentor designers, accept responsibility of all designs under their direct supervision, and effectively communicate with customers, contractors, and staff. They will manage their individual time on projects, and coordinate with the expectations of the Senior Project Manager. They should be a self-starter, motivated, and able to work independently, but at the same time work collaboratively with others to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and respond to changing demands.

Specific Job Duties:

• Working with a Senior Project Manager, prepare and deliver detailed engineering and construction installation documents and provide engineering support during the construction phase of a wide range of project types including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and healthcare.
• Manage project designers and engineers by maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Design and draft mechanical, plumbing and/or electrical systems to include but not limited to, forced air and hydronic systems, sanitary drainage, domestic water, fuel gas piping systems, receptacle layout and lighting systems.
• Ensure MEP systems are coordinated with each other, architecture, and other project consultants.
• Produce and review complete code compliant project contract documents including drawings and specifications to be used for permitting, bidding, and construction.
• Perform and review design analysis including calculations, modeling, comparative system life-cycle cost modeling, and energy code compliance verification.
• Complete construction administration including tasks such as field inspections and reports, submittal reviews, RFI responses, project closeouts, as-built documentation, and issuing design change directives.
• Work closely with owners, architects, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Work with Senior Project Manager to develop proposals.
• Train and review the work of direct reports.
• Write/edit project specifications (CSI divisions 22 and 23 or 26, 27, and 28).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to thrive in a high demand and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates a proactive, team orientated mindset with a high level of self and team accountability.
• Is highly organized and exhibits a strong attention to details, record keeping, and follow-up.
• Operates effectively with a diverse group of people internally and externally.
• Demonstrates the ability to multitask, make quick decisions, and manage time efficiently.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, and the ability to manage complexity.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on assignments.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years professional experience in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing design.
• Proficient with AutoCAD or Revit (preferred) and Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Experience in referencing and understanding applicable building codes and related industry standards (International Building Codes, IAPMO codes and standards, NFPA, ASHRAE standards, etc.).
• Preferred: Professional engineering license.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: communicate with others both physically present and on the telephone; sit and stand; move, use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is rarely required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects over 10 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• The physical environment requires the employee to typically work in an office setting. This position may require travel to multiple E1 sites as the need arises and the ability to perform site visits is preferred.
• This is an in-person/in-office position located in Bozeman, MT; Jackson, WY; Grand Junction, CO; or Salt Lake City, UT but may be working on projects nationwide and with coworkers in remote locations.
• This FLSA exempt position may be requested to work evenings and weekends on occasion.

Energy 1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.