Mechanical HVAC Engineering Project Manager

Project Manager - Engineering Design

Company Name: EK Fox & Associates

Location: Chantilly, VA

Project Focus: Mission-Critical Environments, Sustainable Infrastructure, & Federal Facilities

Work Setting: Hybrid (Flexible, based on project needs)

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 Base DOE + Discretionary Bonus

Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

Are you a high-performing leader ready to orchestrate the design of the world's most sophisticated, mission-critical environments? We are seeking a Project Manager to steer multi-disciplinary engineering teams through the full lifecycle of complex design projects. In this role, you aren't just managing a schedule; you are the primary architect of client trust and the strategic engine ensuring that technical excellence meets fiscal precision.

You will own the "big picture"-from initial pursuit and contract execution to the high-stakes delivery of sustainable, energy-efficient infrastructures that define the future of the built environment.

Joining our team means immersing yourself in a culture defined by integrity, accountability, and a collaborative "can-do" spirit. We pair challenging, high-impact assignments with a commitment to your professional trajectory, offering a platform where your leadership directly influences long-term performance and innovation. Here, you aren't just hitting milestones; you are building a legacy within a firm that values mentorship and empowers its people to solve the industry's most intricate engineering puzzles.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Leadership: Lead multi-disciplinary engineering design teams from initial identification and pursuit through final closeout, serving as the definitive point of accountability for scope, schedule, and budget.
• Project Architecture & Setup: Form high-performance internal and external teams; develop critical project artifacts including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Storyboards, and comprehensive communication plans.
• Financial & Fiscal Stewardship: Partner with internal finance teams to execute contracts within Deltek; monitor invoicing, optimize project margins through Value Engineering (VE), and ensure accurate job cost reporting.
• Operational Excellence: Direct day-to-day work streams to ensure peak resource utilization; maintain living risk/issue logs and drive rigorous QA/QC processes to exceed office technical standards.
• Client Advisory: Serve as the trusted advisor and primary liaison for sophisticated clients, conducting regular performance evaluations to uncover growth opportunities and referrals.
• Performance Monitoring: Utilize Project Status Reporting (PSR) systems to track variances, provide accurate forecasting, and ensure all deliverables align with contractual acceptance criteria.
• Team Mentorship: Identify staff development needs, assign work based on individual strengths, and provide clear pathways for the next generation of engineering leaders.
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct post-mortem "lessons learned" sessions to refine internal processes regarding quality, budget control, and client satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience managing facility-related or technical engineering projects.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced command of Microsoft Project and the Microsoft 365 suite; familiarity with Deltek or similar ERP systems for project accounting.
• Technical Acumen: Proven ability to map complex Staffing Plans to a Statement of Work (SOW) and manage multi-project deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Exceptional oral and written skills with a demonstrated ability to present complex financial and technical data to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active or eligible for a Top Secret clearance.
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Sector Expertise: Working knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and public sector/government contracting.
• Technical Breadth: Cross-discipline exposure to MEP, structural systems, building controls, or…