Electrical Engineering Mission Critical Project Manager

About the role

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person multi-discipline engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA with offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Mission Critical Project Manager for our Philadelphia area office to lead select large scale Mission Critical projects on a regional and national basis. This role is client-facing and requires mentoring and developing others while leading project teams and various designs. The Project Manager will provide technical expertise, serve as a resource for staff, and support sales efforts by cultivating client relationships. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this is a dynamic and entrepreneurial position with significant growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project manager on select Mission Critical projects, including data center new builds, renovations, fit-outs, and critical system infrastructure upgrades.
• Perform client-facing duties such as RFP site visits and proposal writing.
• Manage all project functions including scope, client management, scheduling, and financials.
• Vet company processes and provide input; assist project managers across all enterprise locations.
• Develop a core group of assistant project managers capable of performing independently on similar project types.
• Spend most time in the local Philadelphia area; travel to other Bala offices and project sites as needed (national travel infrequent).
• Mentor staff and serve as a technical resource by managing quality control reviews, peer reviews, and multi-discipline page turns.
• Support project staffing by reviewing workforce projections, aligning design schedules with staffing, and driving accountability and culture.
• Support marketing and business development by identifying opportunities, developing fees on complex projects, maintaining client relationships, and growing office market sectors.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in engineering consulting or adjacent fields (construction, owner’s representative, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a relevant field from a 4-year accredited university.
• PE license preferred.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and latest technologies for MEP systems design of Mission Critical Facilities with an electrical focus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Up to five weeks of PTO based on years of experience and eight paid holidays.
• Eight hours of Volunteer Time Off.
• Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement.
• Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year.
• Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan).
• Employee Referral Program.
• One day remote work per week for full-time onsite roles.