Senior Project Manager-Electrical Engineering

Position Purpose:
PVE is a leading expert in providing decarbonization solutions to existing buildings for long-term Local Law 97 compliance. Were expanding our services in design and forensics and looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to help us grow. The Engineer will join a growing practice and work on a variety of impactful projects in decarbonization, forensics and design. Responsibilities include oversight and mentoring of junior engineers, management of multi-disciplinary projects, investigations and analysis, examination of existing buildings and the design of electrical/fire-alarm systems for a variety of project types. The candidate should have a strong interest in business development and building a business.

Responsibilities:

• Manage technical and administrative aspects of Electrical Design service opportunities from proposal preparation to final acceptance by Client, including invoice and accounts/receivable.
• Review assessment information gathered during site investigations (performed by self or by direct reports). Reviews and comments on technical reports ensuring structure and language utilized is easily understood by Client and grammatically correct, and applicable to the building.
• Work closely with the energy/sustainability arm in the NYC office to bridge in-house ASHRAE Energy Audits assessments into implemented decarbonization solutions for existing (primarily) multi-family buildings and (secondarily) commercial buildings, via design/construction administration services.
• Supervising a team of staff designers and engineers to produce trade-specific schematic, filing, and construction designs/layouts based on solid-design principles and strict adherence with NYC BEC, DOB, Energy, HPD, and HMC codes/regulations. In depth knowledge of other building codes, NEC codes, NFPA 70 (Electrical Code), NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm Code) and the ICC family of codes and applicable reference standards. Review of project Specifications, Bidding Documents, cost estimates, and related submissions as they relate to city requirements for presentation to clients, and city/state/federal review and permitting.
• Periodically inspect work from contractors and staff to ensure construction activities adhere to the contract documents (field/office) and prepare summary documentation for presentation.
• Play a lead role in effectively communicating with external clients, contractors, vendors, consultants, and city/state construction/energy agencies. Candidate should have an interest in building business development skills and assisting with supporting marketing efforts.
• Create and maintain project schedules, change orders and budgets; identifies resources to be used for each project ensuring that all projects are sufficiently staffed and kept on schedule in accordance with client agreements. Manages project budgets and invoicing. Processes invoices on time and develops project budgets.
• Provide feedback to direct reports in the form of performance evaluations, training, development, and improvement plans. Mentors new team members regarding work processes, company policies, safety, time reporting and general office rules.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering from an Accredited university
• Related Experience: 8+ years of experience (required) with projects based in NYC (strongly preferred), electrical engineering primary background (strongly preferred) with managing electrical design within multi-disciplinary design projects, familiarity with Autodesk Revit/CAD, Microsoft Office Suite
• Special Certifications: New York State Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Work Conditions: This role works in a smoke-free, temperature controlled environment. The position is based in New York City, and will involve 10% travel.

PVE, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PVE, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. PVE, LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status