Project Engineering Manager jobs in Elyria, OH

Overview: This role is designed for an experienced professional (7 years) in fire protection and life safety engineering who is skilled at managing projects, interfacing with clients, and mentoring junior team members. As a Project Manager, you will independently oversee projects from initiation through completion, actively engage with clients, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with fire and life safety codes. This role offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Management and Execution

   • Manage multiple projects independently, including multi-phase assignments, with responsibility for project resources, schedules, and overall delivery.
   • Prepare, review, and adjust project plans and budgets as needed, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
   • Lead client-facing communications, site visits, and project meetings, managing both written and verbal correspondence.
   • Conduct on-site inspections and code reviews to verify compliance with building, fire, life safety, and accessibility codes.
   • Develop detailed code reports and performance-based design solutions, such as fire modeling, egress modeling, and structural fire resistance analyses.
   • Serve as the main point of contact on assigned projects, handling day-to-day communications and promptly responding to client needs.

2. Proposal Development and Contract Management

   • Develop project scopes, write proposals, and prepare cost estimates in alignment with client and project requirements.
   • Review contracts and assist with contract negotiation in collaboration with senior staff and technical experts.
   • Conduct regular reviews of project budgets and invoices, including accounts receivable follow-up to maintain project financial health.

3. Team Collaboration and Training

   • Mentor and train entry-level consultants, providing guidance on project processes, client communications, and deliverable standards.
   • Delegate tasks to junior staff, monitor progress, and ensure quality by providing constructive feedback and support.
   • Collaborate with technical experts across disciplines to refine project plans, enhancing the client experience and leveraging team expertise.

4. Client and Market Development

   • Engage in business development by identifying potential clients and cultivating relationships that align with team and office growth goals.
   • Support team initiatives by identifying opportunities for client consistency and alignment across projects.
   • Contribute technical expertise to support internal initiatives that enhance team capabilities and drive project success.

5. Continuous Improvement and Peer Review

   • Regularly update project schedules and milestones, communicating adjustments to all project stakeholders.
   • Lead project review meetings to gather feedback and develop strategies for continual improvement in project delivery.
   • Conduct peer reviews of team deliverables to ensure high-quality standards while also producing deliverables for review.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Architectural, Industrial Engineering, or Fire Protection Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in fire protection and life safety engineering or related consulting field.
• Prior experience managing client-facing projects with demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit preferred.
• Professional Engineering licensure preferred.

Work Environment:
This is a hybrid role, balancing work in the office with field visits to client project sites as needed.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary range: $100,000 - $160,000 based on experience and qualifications, plus potential for quarterly bonuses. Benefits include PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, profit sharing, and tuition assistance.