Project Manager - Mechanical Engineering - New York, NY

About the role

Bala Consulting Engineers is a dynamic growth-oriented company built on relationships with clients, staff, and industry partners. We are seeking a Project Manager in our New York, NY office to manage select projects while developing and growing a group capable of executing large-scale projects on a regional and national basis. This role provides technical expertise, serves as a resource to staff, and supports sales efforts by establishing and maintaining client relationships. It is viewed as a dynamic and entrepreneurial position that helps drive change both internally and externally. The Project Manager is responsible not only for their projects but also for helping those around them. The position offers high growth potential with opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Manage Projects: Emphasis may be in Real Estate, Highrise, Tenant Improvement, Mission Critical, Life Sciences, and/or Building Infrastructure, depending on the candidate’s skill set. Responsibilities include scope management, client management, scheduling, and financials. Vet company processes and provide input.
• Develop and Support Assistant Project Managers: Mentor staff to eventually perform independently on similar project types.
• Mentor Staff: Act as a technical resource for staff, utilizing quality control reviews to reinforce technical lessons and company processes. Complete internal peer reviews and provide input in multi-discipline page turns across all offices to assist in the development of comprehensive design. Perform page turns prior to all major project deliverables. Provide input using sound engineering principles. Contribute to individual staff performance reviews, advancement, and potential assessments.
• Enterprise Management: Review workforce projections and determine their relation to staffing. Identify times and strategies to align design schedules with staffing needs. Drive ownership, accountability, and company culture. Interact regularly with partners and executives to advance the firm’s growth and quality agenda.
• Marketing / Business Development Support: Identify potential business opportunities. Collaborate with the leadership team to develop fees for complex projects. Develop and maintain client relationships. Grow the volume and footprint of office market sectors.

Requirements

• At least eight years of experience in engineering consulting or an adjacent field (e.g., construction, owner’s representative).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant field.
• PE license preferred.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
• Knowledge of sustainable certification programs.