Senior Mechanical Engineer – Project Manager

Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group! As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Project Manager to join our growing team in Boston, MA. We are looking for a performance-driven, highly motivated leader to collaborate with our clients and internal team to deliver exceptional projects and client experiences. Your experience working in the construction and consulting industry will ensure your success in this role. Working from our Boston, MA office, you will contribute to the design of projects across all sectors including Commercial Office, Higher Education, Life Science & Technology, Healthcare, and Aviation.  

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it’s everything you’ll need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. We look forward to talking to you more about this exciting opportunity!

Job Responsibilities

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will work on a variety of project, from small to large, providing a high level of technical leadership in HVAC and mechanical system design. As a Project Manager, you will also be responsible for representing the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members and have oversight of the overall project and its success.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Represents Syska Hennessy Group and works in close contact with and effectively interact

with the internal design team as well as external clients and consultants (including owners,

builders, developers, program managers, architects, vendors, etc.)

• Participates in various trade organizations and prepare presentations.
• As appropriate, manages CAD/BIM and other technical staff that is assigned for particular project or task as directed by the senior engineer and/or senior designer.
• Assists with employee reviews as requested.
• Estimates construction costs and to evaluate feasibility of construction using ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude)
• Writes engineering proposals under the direction of Managing Director for projects.
• Assume responsible charge for the overall economic wellbeing of the assigned projects.
• Conduct business development activities
• Conducts due diligence reports that comply with group and company standards and procedures. Establishes design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects.
• Designs large projects, prepares reports and specifications, and provides a very high level of technical leadership.
• Establishes project budgets and schedules.
• Networks within SHG and outside of the firm to develop relationships.
• Participates in QA/QC process of completed work by staff.
• May perform as “Engineer of Record” duties for projects.
• Performs calculations, equipment selection, equipment specification, system design, system layout, field investigation, and construction administration.
• Performs staff resource management and review
• Produces drawings consistent with client requirements and standards.
• Provides consulting engineering services including preparation of due diligence reports, gap analyses, and feasibility reports.
• Pursues continuing education.
• Represents Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members.
• Take responsible charge for the project for his/her discipline, addressing any E & O issues

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an Accredited Institution 
• 8+ years of relevant experience working in in the MEP Industry 
• PE is required or alternate certification

Benefits

As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.

As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Wellness Programs, including flu shots and biometric screenings.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• A Generous Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Transit/parking program
• Monthly business phone stipend
• Half-day Fridays working from home.

At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

Syska’s work schedule is 4 days - Monday to Thursday 9 hours in the office and Fridays 4 hours work from home.

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