CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Mechanical Project Manager
Who We Are: Founded in 1911, James Posey Associates (JPA) provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering and commissioning services to clients throughout the eastern U.S. The firm’s portfolio includes a wide variety of projects in the education, government, healthcare, research, historic, and cultural market sectors, including iconic facilities with high-profile clients. JPA utilizes progressive engineering technologies, embraces sustainable design principles, and promotes full project collaboration through Building Information Modeling (BIM) and project management strategies.
Candidates for this position can expect JPA to provide mentoring and professional development aimed at assisting talented staff achieve their professional goals. The company structure fosters an environment for employees to grow at their pace. Opportunities to succeed with JPA, coupled with the firm’s collaborative environment, social stewardship, and attractive benefits package, contribute to JPA’s long history of successful staff retention.
What We’re Looking For: JPA is currently seeking a full-time Mechanical Project Manager with building mechanical systems design experience. JPA’s ideal applicant is an experienced, registered professional engineer with progressive design and engineering experience, including project management within the building and construction industry. Candidates should expect to supervise project engineers and designers and work primarily with clients, firm principals, and design support staff; coordinate with the work of other trades; and serve an active role in the daily design, engineering, and production of projects. Ideal candidates should possess the following:
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree(s) in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
- 7+ years of experience
- PE licensure (or pending status) is required
- Proficiency in Autodesk REVIT and AutoCAD design software is required
- Proficiency and/or experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and other commonly-used engineering software packages
- Proficiency in written specification editing
- Proficiency in conducting construction administration tasks such as review of submittals, RFIs, change order review, and providing written field reports
Ideal candidates must also demonstrate:
- Ability to self-manage and manage and direct a small team of subordinates while still designing/engineering key project elements in the creation of premium quality, clear, and coordinated construction contract documents
- Professional work ethic and strong desire to work as part of a multi-discipline design team
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Strong client relation capabilities
- Problem-solving, decision-making, and analytic skills
- Progressive, energetic, and positive work attitude to contribute to and excel in a collaborative environment
- Strong familiarity with national, state, and local building codes, energy codes, and industry standards
- Working knowledge of sustainable design principles and energy code requirements
JPA’s competitive compensation and benefits package includes:
- Competitive salaries, including paid time for hours worked beyond the normal 40-hour work week
- Performance-based bonus
- Health, vision, and dental insurance (employee and family/dependent plans)
- Generous company-funded 401(k) profit sharing retirement plan
- Paid personal time off and eight paid holidays
- Mentoring and individual professional development plans – networking events, seminars, and training
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Community engagement, environmental stewardship, and social events
- Free on-site parking and fitness center amenities
Please forward your cover letter and resume to info@jamesposey.com.