Remote Senior Mechanical Engineer; SME​/Senior Project Manager; SPM

Senior Mechanical Engineer (SME) Senior Project Manager (SPM)

The Senior Mechanical Engineer (SME) Senior Project Manager (SPM) for Above Group shall contribute and support leadership of HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Process, and Utility Engineering in addition to Project Management efforts of cross-discipline Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) projects for the firm. The SME SPM shall be a graduated engineer from an ABET-accredited institution who shall directly contribute to the Firm and its success through engineering, design, technical leadership, and project management efforts.

The SME SPM is also responsible for contributing to the growth of the team by leading and mentoring subordinate staff in expanding their capabilities and contributions. The SME SPM shall execute design duties as required to ensure quality products.

The SME SPM shall be a Mechanical Engineer registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) at a minimum. Additional credentials are encouraged and desired.

The SME SPM is a Mechanical Engineer by education and experience:

• Ability to combine personal judgment with project information and knowledge of codes and standards to implement design criteria.
• Has expertise in fire protection, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and utility systems. Knowledge and experience with hydronic systems a plus. Priority given to experience with healthcare facilities, central plant infrastructure (boiler systems, chilled water systems), and aerospace facilities
• Experience with Carrier HAP, Trane Trace or eQuest. Knowledge of Microsoft Projects, AFT Arrow, Fathom, and Caesar is a plus. Knowledge of AFT Arrow and Fathom and Caesar also a plus.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and as an individual. Communicates well with individuals in the organization.
• Capable of interpreting information set forth in a Scope of Work, Basis of Design, field surveys and code research.
• Project involvement:
  Engineer of record from concept phase, through construction documents and construction administration.
• Directs and mentors subordinate staff of their responsibilities on a daily basis.

The SME SPM is a Mechanical Designer:

• Experience with Psychrometric Chart, Ductulator, and Pipe Flow.
• Designs layout of distribution systems and equipment locations in coordination with team members within the discipline, as well as project team members in other disciplines.
• Proficient with design drawing software including Revit and AutoCAD. Proficiency in Creo Parametric is a plus.
• Performs system calculations. Sizes and selects system components.
• Reviews shop drawing submittals, and travels to job sites to perform field verification.

The SME SPM develops organizational skills including technical writing and time management:

• Uses excellent writing skills to author basis of design (BOD) narratives, design criteria documents, Engineering Reports, and other high quality highly technical written documents as needed.
• Uses excellent writing skills to edit design specifications; respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) incorporating information from project documents, specifications, shop drawings and design criteria; and prepare meeting notes.
• Reads relevant project correspondence and maintains project design files.

The SME SPM provides Project Management for MEP/FP Engineering and design projects:

• Responsible for all projects assigned.
• Maintains open lines of communication with clients.
• Manages client expectations.
• Manages team budgets as assigned.
• Manages and coordinates project schedules and due dates.
• Prepares client project presentations, studies, and reports.
• Manages weekly design team assignments.
• Assists in developing project staffing plans.
• Mentors senior- and junior-level staff.

The SME SPM is a business developer and a marketer:

• Secures new sources of viable business and will be required to take the company into previously undeveloped areas of the industry.
• Develops new business relationships, generates and negotiates new revenue streams for the company.
• Required to use business contacts and relationships to ensure that the company is always aware of upcoming projects.
• Requires networking to enhance the company network.
• Promot…