Mechanical Project Manager

For over 50 years, Interplan has been trusted by some of the biggest names in restaurant and retail to design spaces that work as hard as the people who use them. We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead our mechanical and plumbing (MEP) design projects from kickoff through completion. In this role, you'll manage project scope, schedules, and budgets while ensuring technical quality and seamless coordination across disciplines. Your leadership will directly shape client satisfaction and help uphold Interplan's reputation for design excellence, all within a team that genuinely values collaboration, mentorship, and getting the details right. Why InterplanWe believe great engineering happens when people feel supported to do their best work and invested in each other's growth. That shows up here through:Leadership that mentors, not just manages, you'll be expected to coach and develop junior staff, not just oversee deliverables, because we see technical growth as a shared responsibility across the team.Cross-disciplinary collaboration, you'll work closely with architecture, civil, and electrical teams, in a firm where departments talk to each other early and often rather than working in silos.Ownership and trust, you'll manage real budgets, real client relationships, and real project outcomes, with the autonomy to make decisions and the support to grow into bigger ones.A culture built for the long haul, continuing education, professional development, and an employee-led Activities Committee that keeps the team connected beyond the day-to-day work.What You'll DoOversee mechanical and plumbing design development, ensuring systems are efficient, code-compliant, constructible, and aligned with client goalsLead project QA/QC efforts, providing clear, constructive feedback to maintain design qualityMonitor project budgets and schedules, keeping deliverables aligned with client and firm expectationsLead multidisciplinary coordination efforts, both within the MEP department and across other Interplan teamsRepresent the MEP team in coordination meetings, resolve technical design conflicts, and clearly communicate design intent to internal and external stakeholdersMentor and coach junior staff, supporting their technical growth and professional developmentCreate and manage project budget sheets and review budget-to-actual reportsBuild strong client relationships through responsive, high-quality service and clear communicationWhat We're Looking ForStrong working knowledge of building, mechanical, and plumbing codes (IBC, IMC, IPC), along with core MEP design skills such as HVAC load calculations, ductwork/diffuser layouts, water and sanitary pipe sizing, and related engineering calculationsProven ability to read and coordinate across architectural, structural, civil, and electrical drawingsStrong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with a solution-oriented mindsetExcellent communication skills — written, verbal, and interpersonal — with the ability to train and guide others effectivelyExperience managing project schedules, multitasking across priorities, and meeting deadlines reliablyProficiency with industry-standard software, including AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, SharePoint, and Microsoft OfficeA collaborative, accountable approach to leadership, with a genuine interest in mentoring and developing team membersRequirementsBachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience3–7 years of management experienceAbility to travel up to 10% Work EnvironmentThis is an on-site role in a collaborative commercial design firm, with occasional travel for client business or training. The role involves regular use of a computer, frequent calls and video meetings, and occasional light lifting (up to 25 lbs.) Equal Opportunity EmployerInterplan is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status, and we do not discriminate on the basis of disability. We support an inclusive workplace where team members excel based on presence, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.