Design Program Manager

Company Description:

Meade Engineering, Inc. (MEI) is a leading engineering firm that specializes in providing innovative and cost-effective solutions for data center builders, cloud providers, and developers of large construction projects. With years of experience, our team of expert engineers, designers, and consultants is dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable, and sustainable solutions that meet our client's specific needs.

At Meade Engineering, we take pride in our commitment to excellence, efficiency, and superior service. We strive to build long-lasting relationships by understanding unique requirements and delivering customized solutions that exceed expectations.

Our website: www.meadeengineering.com

Ability to commute/relocate:

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work. (Required)

Phoenix, AZ 85027

Job Description:

MEI has a job opportunity for Design Program Manager to be an integral member of our team. This team member will play a critical role in overseeing and coordinating technical projects within the data center and general construction industry. This team member will be responsible for facilitating effective communication with key stakeholders to ensure project completion. This role will be highly collaborative amongst MEI staff and clients therefore requires exceptional communication skills, the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects. Experience collaborating with project teams, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to assist in developing MEP/A/S/FA/FP design concepts, specifications, and performance requirements. Travel is not a regular requirement for this role but may be required to periodically visit sites for coordination or to obtain information on new projects or designs. This role is in-office and based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate multiple design projects within the construction and data center industry, facilitating communication between clients, cross-functional consultants, vendors, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure project completion.
• Coordinate and lead recurring project meetings, including status meetings and stakeholder meetings, ensuring effective communication and documentation of discussions, decisions, and action items.
• Act as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders, providing regular project updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, and schedules, tracking project progress and ensuring adherence to timelines.
• Identify and escalate project risks and issues, proactively addressing any challenges that may arise during the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers and team members to streamline project workflows, optimize resource allocation, and drive project success. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in project management, with a background in MEP design and construction coordination preferred.
• Solid understanding of construction processes, methodologies, and best practices, with demonstrated experience supporting the design of construction projects from start to finish.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting MEP/FA/FP design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of architectural, structural, civil documents to understand how the mechanical/electrical systems are integrated into the building.
• Understanding of the many common Codes for Building, Plumbing, NFPA (fire, electrical, etc.), Mechanical, and Life Safety.
• Good understanding of Specifications Divisions and where to go in the various sections in coordinating responsibilities and various testing and documentation requirements of the project.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and make sound engineering judgments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically and demonstrate flexibility in order to achieve long-range objectives.
• Ability to lead meetings effectively, ensuring clear communication and documentation of discussions, decisions, and action items.
• Self-motivated, comfortable with ambiguity and motivated to work as a team and lead others.
• Top-notch organization, attention to detail combined with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Proficiency with BlueBeam

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, business administration, or a related field.
• A valid PMP certification

Benefits:

All full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefit package that includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance all 100% covered by the company, a profit-sharing plan, PTO, and Paid Holidays off.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Experience:

• Project Management: 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Phoenix, AZ (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person