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