Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline. 5+ years of engineering and/or project management experience. Strong engineering foundation with hands-on engineering experience before moving into a Project Manager role. Experience managing industrial infrastructure or utility-related capital projects from design through construction. Background working with piping systems, pumps, boilers, chilled water systems, steam systems, or other mechanical/process utility infrastructure. Experience overseeing contractors, construction activities, project budgets, schedules, and project execution. Ability to perform and review engineering calculations, equipment evaluations, system analyses, and technical design documents. Knowledge of hydraulics, pump performance, piping design, and system performance analysis. Experience partnering with operations, maintenance, engineering, and construction teams. Comfortable working onsite (5 days/week onsite).
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
EIT, PE, PMP, or other engineering/project management certification. Experience with chilled water infrastructure projects (preferred over steam-only experience). Experience with thermal expansion calculations and industrial piping stress analysis. Engineering experience involving boilers, steam generation/distribution, chilled water production/distribution, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, or rotating equipment. Background in district energy, power generation, utility, manufacturing, chemical, refinery, campus utility, or heavy industrial environments. Mechanical engineering background preferred, though civil or electrical engineering backgrounds may also be considered. Experience managing large mechanical construction projects and coordinating multiple contractors. Familiarity with plant infrastructure upgrades, utility distribution systems, and facility expansion projects.
Job Description
This Project Manager will lead capital infrastructure projects involving steam and chilled water systems, industrial piping, pumps, boilers, heat exchangers, and other critical utility equipment. They will be responsible for managing projects from design and engineering through construction, commissioning, and closeout while overseeing scope, budget, schedule, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and started their career in a technical engineering role before transitioning into project management. This person will partner closely with operations and maintenance teams to execute infrastructure improvements, support equipment upgrades, troubleshoot system issues, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with engineering standards.