Senior Mechanical Project Manager — Lead Complex Systems

Senior Project Manager, Mechanical Engineering – Towson, MD

Bowman has an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager, Mechanical Engineering to join our team in Towson, MD.

At Bowman we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. A career at Bowman is more than a job; it is a chance to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be respected as a valued member of a motivated team, and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interests of everyone involved.

Apply administrative, technical, and managerial techniques to assigned mechanical design projects to ensure their successful and timely completion within the allocated budget.

• Leadership and Direction
  • Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, policy matters, and general parameters for execution.
  • Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution and review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
  • Provide mentorship to junior project managers, design engineers, and project engineers.
• Operational and Company Level
  • Actively market the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
  • Represent the project team in client communications and resolutions.
  • Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Do the Work
  • Design complex mechanical systems in accordance with current code requirements and sound engineering principles.
  • Perform project development for complex projects, including finalizing scope, preparing bid summaries, project budgets, and cost estimates.
  • Direct preparation of designs, specifications, plans, estimates, and reports for projects.
  • Review job cost sheets, prepare monthly billings, and ensure projects stay within budget allocation.
  • Manage work-in-process, billings, accounts receivable collection efforts, and client relationships.
  • Collaborate on marketing presentations, attend marketing meetings, and secure repeat business.
  • Liaise with clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on projects.
  • Oversee project changes, contract alterations, work requests, and factors impacting staffing or budget.
  • Provide technical assistance in resolving design problems, field investigations, inspections, detailed design work, and design computations.
  • Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.
  • Oversee designs throughout construction/completion.
  • Conduct field visits to document existing field conditions.
  • Organize and prioritize multiple tasks to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget.
  • Attend coordination and design meetings as needed and adjust designs in response to client or authority comments.
  • Review construction administrative items, such as shop drawings and change order proposals.
  • Adhere to established project budgets and maintain knowledge of applicable codes.
  • Maintain and develop proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Effective communication with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Highly motivated, problem‑solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self‑reliance and independent operation with limited direction.
• Marketing and business‑development skills.
• Commitment to promoting the company’s reputation and professionalism.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Commitment to collaboration across the organization.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of industry‑related experience in design of commercial, government, academic, R&D, multi‑family, industrial, and similar projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of project‑management experience.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace, and/or eQuest modeling software.
• EIT and LEED accreditation strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of business…