Electrical Engineering Mission Critical Project Manager

Description

The role involves managing data‑center builds, renovations and critical infrastructure upgrades, handling proposals, budgets, schedules and quality control, and traveling locally and nationally as needed. The manager will also develop assistant project managers, interface with partners and executives, and contribute to the firm’s culture and market expansion.

• Lead mission‑critical projects such as data‑center builds, renovations, fit‑outs, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Conduct client‑facing activities, including RFP site visits and proposal writing, while managing planning, budgeting and execution.
• Oversee scope, client management, scheduling and financial aspects of projects.
• Evaluate and improve company processes.
• Support project managers across all Bala locations.
• Build a team of assistant project managers capable of independent project delivery.
• Spend majority of time in Philadelphia, with occasional travel to other offices and infrequent national project site visits.
• Serve as a technical resource for staff.
• Schedule and manage quality‑control reviews to reinforce lessons and processes.
• Perform internal peer reviews and contribute to multidisciplinary design page turns.
• Coordinate page turns before major deliverables.
• Provide engineering input based on sound principles.
• Review workforce projections and align staffing needs.
• Adjust design schedules to optimize staffing utilization.
• Promote ownership, accountability and culture throughout the company.
• Engage with partners and executives to advance growth and quality initiatives.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop fees for complex projects.
• Maintain and deepen client relationships.
• Expand office market sector volume and footprint.

Requirements

The company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Mission Critical Project Manager for its Philadelphia office. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the manager will be client‑facing, lead large‑scale mission‑critical projects, mentor staff, and support business development while enjoying significant growth potential.

• Minimum five years of experience in engineering consulting or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• PE license preferred.
• Strong technical writing abilities.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Strong interpersonal and team‑building skills.
• Familiarity with best practices and latest technologies for MEP design of mission‑critical facilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Up to five weeks PTO (based on experience) and eight paid holidays.
• Eight hours of volunteer time off.
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement.
• Federal student loan assistance with up to $5,250 match per year.
• Section 529 college‑saving plan.
• Employee referral program.
• Option for one remote workday for full‑time onsite roles.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance