Project Director​/Sr. Mechanical Engineering Project Manager

Overview

Apollo Mechanical Contractors is a Native American-owned business that officially began operations in 1981 under the guidance and vision of owner Bruce Ratchford. Apollo is based in Kennewick, Washington, performing Full Mechanical projects across the United States and around the world. Apollo employs over 2000 people, with annual revenues of over $600 Million. Apollo Sheet Metal officially began operations in 1981, building on a vision that originated in the mid-1970s by owner Bruce Ratchford.

With a decade of experience and expertise in mechanical design and business management, Mr. Ratchford incorporated Apollo in Richland Washington, to serve the Tri-Cities’ construction needs. Since 1981, Apollo has expanded its market to include locations across the United States and multiple countries. Apollo has progressively grown larger than its original scope and has expanded its operations to specialize in mechanical construction for correctional facilities, hospitals, laboratories, high tech data centers, schools, and industrial facilities.

Project Director / Sr. Mechanical Engineering Project Manager

Location:

Renton Office

Wage: $135,000 to $150,000

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

• The Project Director will be responsible for managing the engineering group in Western WA. Manage, oversee, and coach all aspects of Apollo Solutions Group’s engineering team’s efforts in Western Washington, including but not limited to:
• Assist the sales team in client meetings and presentations. Manage the Western Washington Engineering Team for Apollo Solutions Group.
• Provide coaching and mentoring in the engineering team’s career development.
• Maintain engineering standards and established practices for performing site assessments, field verification surveys, and mechanical systems design.
• Know how to conduct a client meeting and manage client expectations.
• Create, manage, review, and maintain design standards of all Mechanical Engineering Design performed by the Western WA engineering group.
• Create, manage, and develop the scope of work, specify mechanical equipment, and design documents for a diverse variety of projects.
• Create, oversee, and manage the budgets for Investment Grade Audits, or Pre-Construction Services proposals, Mechanical Engineering Design Projects.
• Work with Apollo Solutions Group Construction Managers to build the Guaranteed Maximum (GMAX) Construction Costs for all Western WA projects.
• Manage and oversee the engineering team’s efforts on all projects in Western WA.
• Review the methodology and inputs used to create the Guaranteed Energy Savings.
• Manage the schedule for the development of all projects in Western WA.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• PE License Required
• 10 to 25 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering Systems Design, Energy Services Performance Contracting, or Energy Retrofit Design Build type work.

As an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Apollo Mechanical Contractors “Apollo” ensures that no applicant for employment or employee of Apollo is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability (mental or physical), genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic any characteristic of his or her relatives, friends, or associates.

All employees are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.