Senior Mechanical Project Manager - Design West Engineering

Joining Team DWE

Design West Engineering is a multidisciplinary design engineering company that prides itself on customer service. We achieve this through investing in our team and creating a supportive working environment where our team can thrive. At DWE, building trust within our team is a top priority that is achieved by focusing on the professional development and growth of our team members. We strive to stay current with technologies, adapt within the current industry, and provide a fundamental commitment to mentorship for all employees. Here are a few ways we plan to support you when you are on our team:

• A fun and inclusive atmosphere with a people-first philosophy
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Team building budgets are allocated to each team, with comped hours for fun and extracurricular activities.
• Team building around philanthropic community-based events.
• Quarterly check-ins with supervisors to review progress toward personal and professional development goals.
• Partnering with you on your path toward certifications and licensing
• Networking and ongoing education opportunities through conferences and industry organizations.
• Mentorship opportunities internally and through partnering organizations.
• One team philosophy between our offices with inter-office project collaboration on regional and national work.
• Commitment to company growth to support the personal growth of our team.

Senior Mechanical Project Manager

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical and Plumbing Project Manager with the ability to be a Medical Sector Market Leader for our Southern California office based in San Bernardino. This person will potentially perform work in multiple market sectors such as municipal, educational, federal, and other private market project types in addition to medical work.

As a Market Leader, duties will include a mixture of project management, business development, and mentorship of other designers and project managers. As a Senior Project Manager, this person will help supervise and mentor anywhere from 1 to 5 Project Management teams.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with new clientele, developing business relationships, and investing their time in mentoring the team. We stress customer service and are looking for someone who prides themselves on their ability to interact and communicate with everybody involved.

Required qualifications:

• 15 or more years of experience in HVAC and Plumbing Design and Project Management with the ability to put together complete sets of biddable construction documents.
• 10 years of experience as a Project Manager including all aspects such as attending meetings, managing designers and draftspersons, completing projects within timeline and budget
• Strong experience with complex mechanical systems
• Experience in various project types and market sectors with strong experience in medical and hospital projects
• Must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to maintain client relationships as an ambassador for Design West Engineering
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit MEP
• Experience with proposal writing and client development.
• Must be able to multi-task between different projects and have adaptability to changing technologies, codes, and tools.
• Must demonstrate a passion for mentorship

Desired qualifications:

• LEED certified professional
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Licensed Mechanical Engineer in the State of California

Some job duties will include:

• Project Management
• Running point on proposals for your clients and contributing to proposals for secondary markets
• Overseeing some projects as a primary point of contact for the client
• Engaging with clients and leading project team on projects from kick-off to completion of construction.
• Formulate a cohesive design solution within scheduled timelines and project budget.
• Client Development
• Work with the Business Development team to strategize and grow work in the medical market sector
• Own client relationships that align with your market
• Recurring marketing meetings to strategize sector growth
• Engage new clients and industry events to build business
• Team Development
• Direct supervisor to project managers
• Mentoring and training for your project types
• Quality control for projects you oversee

Targeted Start Date

• Approximately July 2024

Targeted Compensation

• $110,000 - $165,000 per year depending on experience
• Opportunity for bonus twice per year

Summary of Personal Benefits

• Health insurance for yourself. You may also add dependents as required at your cost.
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid sick leave annually
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holiday time annually
• 401(k) retirement plans with company contribution.