Tippmann Group
Project Design Manager - MEP
Fort Wayne, IN
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 days ago
AutoCADElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingRevitBIMFood Safety
About the role
- Expected travel averages 3-5 nights per month.
Responsibilities
- Perform up-front due diligence with existing and new site utility networks, availability, and coordination with local providers
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of MEP design and construction activities for temperature-controlled and food processing facilities.
- Oversee and coordinate the work of internal engineering teams, consultants, engineers of record, and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of MEP systems with architectural, structural, and process designs.
- Conduct design and coordination meetings with clients, design partners, and construction teams.
- Support field teams during installation, testing, and commissioning, providing technical guidance and resolving design or coordination issues.
- Collaborate with estimating and preconstruction teams to develop MEP scopes, budgets, and schedules for design-build estimates.
- This role bridges the gap between design and construction-overseeing engineering deliverables, managing subcontractors and vendors, and ensuring systems are properly designed, integrated, and commissioned to meet project requirements.
- Working knowledge of relevant building codes, NFPA, ASHRAE, and food safety standards.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in MEP systems with the leadership skills required to manage multidisciplinary design-build projects from concept through turnover.
- 3+ years of experience managing MEP systems design and installation; experience with design-build delivery preferred.
Nice to have
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar degree Experience:
- 3+ years of experience managing MEP systems design and installation
- experience with design-build delivery preferred.
- Background in industrial, food processing, cold storage, or temperature-controlled facility projects preferred.
- Solid understanding of some or all HVAC, refrigeration, process utilities, electrical distribution, and plumbing systems.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD
- Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, or BIM coordination tools.
- Excellent communication, coordination, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Compensation
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Benefits
- Performance-based quarterly bonus program
- Paid vacation time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Short- and long-term disability as well as life insurance
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