[Hiring] Assistant Mechanical Project Manager @Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Role Description

Bowman has an opportunity for an Assistant Mechanical Project Manager to join our team remotely in San Diego, CA. Assist with application of administrative, technical, and managerial techniques to assigned mechanical design projects to ensure their successful and timely completion within the allocated budget.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Direction:
  • Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
  • Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution.
  • Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• At the Operational and Company Level:
  • Actively market the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
  • Represent project team in client communications and resolutions.
  • Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Do the Work:
  • Assist with design of complex mechanical systems in accordance with current code requirements and sound engineering principles.
  • Aid with project development for complex projects, including finalizing scope of projects, preparing bid summaries, preparing project budgets and cost estimates.
  • Prepare and direct preparation of designs, specification, plans, estimates and reports for projects.
  • Review job cost sheets and prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation.
  • Assist with monitoring and management of work-in-process, billings, and outstanding accounts receivable collection efforts.
  • Maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.
  • Maintain close relationships with clients to resolve all project questions including technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries.
  • Assist with marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
  • Assist team leader in securing repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients.
  • Liaise with clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on projects.
  • Review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.
  • Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design problems including field investigation or inspections, detailed design work, detailed review of design computations done by others and general coordination of design aspects.
  • Apply foundational knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.
  • Help review designs through project construction/completion.
  • Conduct field observations visits to accurately document the existing field conditions.
  • Organize/prioritize multiple tasks to complete the design in a sequential efficient manner.
  • Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget.
  • Attend coordination and design meetings, as needed.
  • Define and determine project specifications and budget construction cost estimating.
  • Address comments from clients, AHJ's & other review authorities; adjust designs accordingly.
  • If directed, review all project related construction administrative items (shop drawings, RFI's, change order proposals).
  • Work within established project budgets.
  • Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of all codes applicable to the discipline.
  • Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or related discipline required.
• Five or more (5+) years of industry-related experience, in design of commercial, government, academic, R&D, multi-family, industrial and similar projects.
• One (1) year of assistant project management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, REVIT, TraneTrace, and/or eQuest modeling software.
• EIT and LEED accreditation a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus.
• Thorough understanding of business and financial principles in a consulting business, as well as municipal codes and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.
• Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.