Project Manager - MEP Engineering Design

Job Title: Project Manager - MEP Engineering Design
Location: Chantilly, VA
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00
Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40 hours per week
Security Clearance: Top Secret

Responsibilities
• Manage various types of engineering design projects within the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) discipline, serving as the project lead when interfacing with clients and design teams.
• Establish project teams, complete initiation documents including Scope of Work, PSBS, Budget, and Storyboard.
• Coordinate with Finance & Accounting to ensure proper setup in Costpoint for billing and compliance prior to project kick-off.
• Conduct project Kick-Off meetings, ensuring dissemination of project details such as Scope of Work, Deliverables, Schedule, and Budget Hours.
• Map out project scope, allocate staff resources, and execute contractual agreements following EKFox guidelines.
• Oversee resource planning, cost estimating, budgeting, and cost control to maximize project efficiency and profitability.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to manage expectations and project progress.
• Maintain current project status systems, document actions, and manage project quality in line with EKFox standards.
• Lead project team from initiation through completion, ensuring all members are appropriately utilized.
• Perform post-project reviews to evaluate client satisfaction, financial performance, staffing, and lessons learned.
• Manage client relationships, seeking new project opportunities and providing regular updates to clients.
• Oversee business/fiscal management, including invoicing, project status reporting, and accounts receivable in accordance with EKFox policies.
• Supervise and evaluate project team members, assigning duties based on skills and project needs.
• Lead and support team members' development, ensuring continuous improvement and effective communication.

Requirements
• A 4 Year College Degree (Engineering, Construction, or Facilities related) or 10+ years of experience managing AEC (Architectural/Engineering/Construction) related projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple technical projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with cost and financial accounting standards, methodologies, and metrics.
• Strong staffing and resource management skills aligned with SOW requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• A desire to learn and grow professionally.

Preferred Experience
• Top Secret Clearance or eligibility for one.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification by PMI.
• Knowledge of multiple technical areas through cross-discipline training.
• Working knowledge of the FAR and government contracting.
• Experience in proposal and budget/cost development, especially in government contracting.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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