Pennoni is hiring! We are looking for a Project Manager to contribute to our mechanical engineering projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Newark, DE.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage multidisciplinary project teams with a diverse range of projects including R&D facilities, laboratories, central utility plants, academic facilities, and commercial buildings.
- Responsible for all aspects of the project including budget, schedule, quality, staffing, client communications, and management of sub-consultants.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to project team members as well as review and approval of drawings, specifications, and calculations. Complete design tasks as required to support the project team.
- Prepare proposals from client RFPs, scopes of work, or general requests.
- Oversee the monitoring and management of project billings and outstanding accounts receivable collection efforts.
- Maintain existing client relationships and contribute to the development of new clients.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related technical discipline).
- 12+ years of experience in MEP consulting industry.
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC and mechanical utility system design, equipment sizing and selection, specification development, and applicable industry codes and standards (ICC Codes, ASHRAE, NFPA, etc.).
- Experience performing engineering calculations including cooling and heating load calculations, psychrometric calculations, ductwork static pressure, and hydraulic analysis for pipe sizing and layout.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PE credential is preferred!
- Project management experience (minimum of 2 years)
- Proven expertise with HVAC and Mechanical Utility system technology.
- Experience with laboratory space and plumbing system design.
- Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g.: CADD, BIM, etc.); experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or Revit is a plus!
- Experience working with HVAC/R modeling tools; experience with Trane TRACE is preferred.
- Member of professional organizations relevant to the field (ASHRAE, ASPE, etc.)
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment (with both co-workers and clients) with minimal supervision while displaying a positive attitude.
- Excellent organizational skills, especially with a proven ability to work in an energetic and challenging work environment on a variety of projects; this person will be expected to demonstrate a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
Why Pennoni?
At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- 12+ years of experience in the MEP consulting industry
- Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical utility system design, equipment sizing and selection, specification development, and applicable industry codes and standards
- Experience performing cooling and heating load, psychrometric, ductwork static pressure, and hydraulic calculations
- Professional Engineer (PE) credential
- At least 2 years of project management experience
- Experience with laboratory space and plumbing system design
- Proficiency with engineering tools such as CADD and BIM
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or Revit
- Experience with HVAC/R modeling tools, preferably Trane TRACE
- Membership in relevant professional organizations such as ASHRAE or ASPE
- Collaborative teamwork, organizational ability, multitasking, prioritization, and strong verbal and written communication skills
Pennoni Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests the ESOP is a standout feature that allows employees to build ownership value without personal contribution. Employees often view this as a meaningful long-term benefit alongside standard retirement options.
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Healthcare Strength — Health offerings commonly include medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid protections such as basic life, AD&D, and short-term disability. These components are described as comprehensive for eligible full-time employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, recognized holidays, and discretionary sick leave are described as structured and supportive of work-life balance. Some locations add flexible or seasonal scheduling that contributes to overall satisfaction.
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What We Do
Pennoni is a multidisciplinary engineering and design consulting firm that partners with public and private clients to address infrastructure, environmental, and community challenges. Its capabilities span civil/site design, transportation and construction engineering, management and inspection, materials testing, environmental services, planning, surveying, and energy solutions. The firm develops smart, sustainable solutions intended to improve communities and help clients plan, design, build, and maintain resilient places.
