Senior Mechanical Engineer /
Project Manager

LAN Associates Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Surveying, Inc., (“LAN”) is a mid-sized, multi-disciplined architectural and engineering firm. We are seeking a focused and collaborative Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this exciting role, you will be expected to give input and guidance in helping the Mechanical Engineering department meet the requirements of our projects and clients.  The ideal candidate should be experienced in managing individual teams and know how to successfully collaborate with owners, clients, vendors, contractors, other departments, while you manage the mechanical engineering to meet business needs.

LAN Associates employs over 120 architects, engineers, surveyors, project managers, environmental professionals, construction professionals and support staff in five offices across three states. The firm has more than 59 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of projects. LAN offers a competitive salary and a premiere benefits package.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (preferably Mechanical Engineer with HVAC design expertise)
• 15+ years of engineering experience with 7+ years managing teams
• Experience with public /private commercial, educational, and institutional projects
• Project Management Experience
• Proposal writing and construction cost estimating
• Knowledge of all applicable codes and standards
• Report writing and energy analysis
• Knowledge of public bidding procedures; NJDOE, NJSDA, DPMC, DMAVA
• Proven track record of developing existing and new client relationships
• Self-motivated, engaged, team-oriented, and strategic thinker with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Strong leadership, mentoring, team building and engagement skills as well as excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including project budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at a time
• Proven track record of successfully managing existing client relationships
• AutoCAD and/or Revit experience
• Load Calculation software knowledge, i.e. Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, etc.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as engineering project manager, which would include providing project team direction, scheduling, assessing project budgets, and meeting deliverable milestones
• Visit job sites to survey existing conditions, including when required to develop existing plans, take photographs, and prepare field memos to document existing conditions and observation.
• Preparation of project reports, cost estimates, feasibility studies and other documents required of various project phases
• Oversight of the development of construction documents in REVIT and AutoCAD
• Communicate and coordinate with design team members, architects, senior management, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, other consultants, etc. throughout all phases of the design and construction process
• Attend various meetings, including pre-proposal, pre-design, plan review, pre-construction, active construction, and project close out, etc.

• Competency to prioritize effectively and adjust work accordingly to meet deadlines
• Manage the construction administration process and/or work with LAN’s in-house construction administration team from award of the contract through project close-out
• Manage small teams of engineers, designers, and/or draftspeople
• Monitor and provide guidance and decision assistance for clients, general public, contractors, engineers, Project Managers, and other professionals during the concept, design, and construction phases of projects
• Responsible and accountable for development, coordination, input, and enforcement of all technical aspects concerning engineering, code compliance, and observation operations and policies of the department and company
• Develop young staff and provide hands-on assistance during design