Who we are!
Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For 75 years, we've delivered innovative solutions across diverse sectors—including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare, and Commercial. As one of the largest independently owned engineering firms in the U.S., our team of 500+ professionals operates from nine offices nationwide, bringing deep expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project.
Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound impact as a Senior Project Manager on our growing team at our Boston, MA headquarters. (Hybrid schedule - Seaport District - four-minute walk from South Station.)
What You will Achieve
As a Senior Project Manager at Vanderweil, you will lead a diverse portfolio of academic and institutional projects in collaboration with nationally recognized architectural partners and forward-thinking clients. These projects span:
- Higher education facilities featuring bespoke architectural design and ambitious sustainability targets,
- Large-scale K–12 campuses with multifaceted programmatic needs, and
- Cultural institutions that serve as vital hubs within their communities.
At Vanderweil, Project Managers are instrumental in shaping project outcomes and fostering long-term client relationships. You’ll drive success through innovative thinking, engineering leadership, and a commitment to exceptional service.
In this role, you will:
- Serve as the primary liaison for owners, architects, and contractors from design through construction managing multiple A/E efforts within the Institutional and Academic sectors.
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across MEP/FP disciplines, overseeing every aspect of project delivery - from early planning and client presentations to construction administration - while ensuring technical excellence and responsive service.
- Engage in marketing and business development activities, including crafting proposals, developing A/E fee estimates, and presenting team qualifications to prospective clients.
Qualifications:
- Professional Experience:
10+ years of experience in MEP engineering, with at least 5 years in project management roles overseeing building projects. - Sector Expertise:
Background managing projects in the Institutional, Academic, or Cultural sectors, including coordination with architects, owners, and contractors. - Technical Knowledge:
Understanding of MEP/FP systems and how they integrate into building design and construction. Ability to guide technical engineering teams. - Education & Credentials:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering (or related field). PE license preferred; PMP certification is a plus.
Our Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture
We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts.
We prioritize wellness with programs that support physical and behavioral health, and we’re proud to foster an equitable and inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
Learn more about our culture at www.vanderweil.com.
Compensation for this role is based on experience, education, skills, geographic region, and professional licensure, and is expected to range from $130,000 to $160,000 annually, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in MEP engineering
- At least 5 years of experience in project management roles overseeing building projects
- Experience managing projects in institutional, academic, or cultural sectors
- Experience coordinating with architects, owners, and contractors
- Understanding of MEP/FP systems and their integration into building design and construction
- Ability to guide technical engineering teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural Engineering, or a related field
- Professional Engineer license
- PMP certification
What We Do
Vanderweil is a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology, sustainability, commissioning, and power engineering firm dedicated to providing customized and innovative engineering solutions through excellent client service. We have designed MEP/FP systems for buildings of all types and sizes, as well as cogeneration plants up to 50 MW, chilled water plants up to 100,000 tons, hundreds of miles of transmission lines up to 345 kV, and utility grade substations up to 1,000 MVA. We seek to create engineering designs that reflect and support our client’s project goals for program functionality, quality and maintenance, aesthetics, environmental impact, occupant comfort and health, space use, performance, and cost. We achieve this through close collaboration with our clients and fellow team members. Sustainability is a core value at Vanderweil. Our buildings incorporate sustainability provisions ranging from the pragmatic to the cutting edge. We are an active participant in the AIA 2030 commitment and a LEED Proven Provider, a USGBC designation recognizing firms with exceptional performance. We are an independently owned company that values its clients, its employees and the environment. We strive to give opportunities to people of all backgrounds, and take seriously our role as professional engineers in upholding public safety and prioritizing our clients’ interests.
