Project Manager Mechanical Engineering
MSA Professional Services · Cedar Rapids, IA · 3 mo ago
Project Management$88k–$142k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical engineering projects through pursuit, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout
- Develop project management plans, work breakdown structures, and schedules
- Oversee project team performance and ensure quality deliverables
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients
- Support proposal development, scoping, and contract preparation
- Communicate with clients on budgets, schedules, and project updates
- Identify opportunities for additional services and project growth
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners
- Review technical work and ensure documentation quality
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development
- Collaborate with leadership on project strategy and delivery
- Monitor budgets, manage scope changes, and pursue amendments when needed
- Review and issue invoices; ensure timely client payment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 6+ years of project management or mechanical engineering experience
- Proven experience managing engineering projects, budgets, and schedules
- Strong knowledge of project management principles and best practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa
- Experience with HVAC systems, building systems, or industrial mechanical design
- Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Project management certification (PMP, PSMJ, EMI, or equivalent)