Mechanical Engineer - Project Manager
SUMMARY
Worldwide Mission Critical is actively growing our technical staff across the country and seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Project Manager for our Pre-Construction group.
The selected candidate will oversee design and technical systems development for large, complex data center projects from concept development to construction administration both domestically and overseas.
While a Mechanical Engineering background is the baseline, the successful candidate’s responsibilities will encompass multi-disciplinary oversight including the full scope of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Telecommunications, Civil, Structural and Architectural efforts.
You will be supported and mentored by other Pre-Construction and Construction Managers within WWMC, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to grow professionally, technically, and within the Company.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the development of high-level concepts for M&E system topologies and capacities for execution by a design team
- Visit, assess, and summarize M&E system topologies and capacities at existing facilities as part of due diligence efforts
- Review design submission documents along with submittals for consistency with the project objectives and requirements
- Act as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders, providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring alignment with project goals
- Lead recurring project meetings, ensuring effective communication and documentation of discussions, decisions, and action items
- Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets
- Identify and escalate project risks and issues, proactively addressing challenges during the project lifecycle
- Collaborate with clients, project managers, and team members to streamline workflows, optimize resource allocation, and drive project success
- Prepare Design Team RFP / Bid / Selection documents and guide the preparation of Basis of Design (BOD) documents
- Provide Design Management from Concept Development through Construction Documents, including overseeing the construction budget and schedule
- Prepare General Contractor RFP / Bid / Selection documents and Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) Equipment Procurement documents
- Guide coordination with local Utilities and manage permit applications and timelines
- Participate in job site observations and offer commentary on work in progress
- Identify opportunities to improve quality of services and deliverables and participate in implementation
- Participate in in-house training and industry-focused professional organizations
- Maintain relevant Code knowledge along with product technologies and topologies
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
- Experience with the analysis and modeling of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling
- Revit BIM design experience
- Familiarity with sustainable design approaches and related project impacts
- Minimum 5 years' experience in A / E industry preferred, with Mission Critical / Data Center experience
- Comprehensive understanding of professional services from conceptual design through project close-out
- Passion for improving workflows and mentoring team members
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to motivate and mentor staff
- Proficient with Microsoft Productivity Suite products