Project Manager - Engineering

For over four decades, Schmidt Associates has built our entire approach on the idea of Servant Leadership. As servant leaders, our design team seeks to deeply understand our clients and put their mission and goals above our own. This ensures that each design reflects the client, not us. It means clients get the best possible results toward accomplishing their mission.

Our full-service firm has offices in Indianapolis, IN, and Louisville, KY. Our work is woven into communities through our six design studios: K-12 Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, Workplace, Community, and Lifestyle.

Our team of professionals includes architects, MEPTC engineers, interior designers, energy engineers, landscape architects, construction administration professionals, and administrative and support staff—all working together to serve clients’ needs, build stronger communities, and improve lives.

Schmidt Associates is looking for an Engineering (MEP) Project Manager. This role will be responsible for leading projects from inception through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met. This role serves as the primary point of contact for clients and coordinates closely with internal teams and external consultants to deliver successful outcomes of Engineering project types.

• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, with experience across education, healthcare, and community-based projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Strong technical judgment with the ability to review, guide, and validate complex engineering solutions.
• Proficiency in Revit MEP and energy modeling software preferred.
• Working knowledge of sustainable design principles, including LEED, WELL, and energy-efficient systems.

• Ability to leverage an existing professional network and/or develop strong, trusted client relationships.
• Experience contributing to or leading proposal development, business development efforts, and client presentations.
• Solid understanding of the local and regional market, including applicable codes, permitting processes, and key industry stakeholders.

• Experience collaborating across disciplines with architects, structural engineers, and project managers.
• Capability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, from conceptual design through construction administration.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and grow an MEP practice.
• Alignment with the firm’s values and long-term vision, with a commitment to helping shape and strengthen the firm’s culture.

• Confident, client-facing professional able to represent the firm in meetings, interviews, and industry events.
• Effective communicator across both in-person and remote teams.
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear documentation, reports, and deliverables.

Minimum of 10 years professional experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or a related field