Job Description
The Mechanical Engineering Project Manager will have constant contact with Sales Engineers and Installation personnel to receive and communicate design requirements and results. This role frequently interacts with customers, requiring reasonable tact and strong verbal and written communication skills.
ResponsibilitiesUnderstand HVAC design and engineeringDraft and read blueprintsApply knowledge of local, national, and state codesSelect equipment, duct, and pipingCommunicate with inside and outside customers regarding equipment design, installation, and operations of HVAC systems and controls for the design/build, negotiation, add-on, and replacement marketsSize heating and cooling loads for the selection of equipment and distribution systemsEstimate and price equipment, materials, labor, and subcontractorsDraft CAD designs for equipment, duct, and pipe layoutWork with registered engineers and inspectors for design approvalsFollow detailed office procedures to assure proper flow from system design through purchasing, installation, pricing, and job costingCollaborate with salespeople on installation projects involving system design, equipment selection, heat loads, energy analysis, CAD, making job folders, ordering, expediting, and checking in on equipmentWork with the Operations Manager, installation crew, and subcontractors to ensure the project runs smoothlyAnswer questions, provide PO numbers to installers, call for inspections, and follow the project through to the final OEM packetPresent proposals when neededEssential SkillsMechanical engineeringMechanical designProject managementHVAC designHydronicsSteam equipmentBoilersLoad calculationHVACBlueprint readingDraftingCADAdditional Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s or Associate's degree in HVAC/R EngineeringFive or more years of experience in commercial/industrial HVAC designFive or more years of project estimating and project management experienceExperience working/designing steam rooms, boilers, hydronics, load calculations, refrigeration units, HVAC, pumps, compressors, and fansExperience with AutoCAD or similar design software is a plusPay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $37.65 - $46.55/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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