Tippmann Group

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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