Senior Mechanical Project Manager / Client Manager

Due to the high demand for energy efficient building design and analysis, Dewberry is expanding our Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural (MEPS) offerings to Denver, Colorado, where we will focus on building decarbonization and optimized energy performance. In support of this initiative, our Denver, CO office is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager/Client Manager to act as primary contact between our office and Owners and to effectively manage projects from concept through design, bidding, negotiation, construction administration, and winning the next project with the same client.

Based on the candidate's credentials and knowledge of the Denver and broader Colorado regional markets, the candidate should exhibit existing client relationships, the ability to establish new client relationships, and the ability to acquire new projects. They will be expected to work closely with the client to anticipate and avoid problems; quickly solve problems that arise; work with a multi-disciplined team to provide first-rate engineering documents that meet the client’s needs, project specifications, and governing standards/codes; assist the client to achieve their professional goals and that of their organization; and, in general, do whatever is necessary to maintain a Client for Life. Target markets include higher education, critical environments, state and local governments, and industrial buildings. Other markets in which the candidate may have strong connections may be added to our current list of targeted markets.

Dewberry has a large team of MEPS engineers focused on design services for nationwide clients in specialized facility types and specialized design services. Our experience includes high performance buildings, net zero energy design, renewable energy technologies, microgrid and energy storage system design, energy and climate resilience, commissioning, retrocommissioning, energy audits and studies, carbon accounting, energy / carbon master planning, energy benchmarking, building analytics, water conservation, and other services related to decarbonization/electrification of the built environment. Our MEPS group contains subject matter experts in leadership roles in international professional organizations such as ASHRAE.  Our repeat clients include universities; state, local, and federal government agencies; and large global industrial manufacturers, among others. Our MEPS service line is ranked #31 Nationally among MEP Giants.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents, the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Supplemental Life Insurance for employees, spouses, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend.  Both vary based on level within the program, and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

• • Build new client relationships and partnerships specific to the Denver, CO region
  • Maintain primary one-to-one contact with the client.
  • Understand the client's needs and goals and those of his/her organization.
  • Draft proposals for new projects with existing clients for review and signature of the Principal In Charge of Business, and track proposals through the award of the project. Work with the client to develop additional work.
  • Attend regular design meetings with the client and issue meeting minutes.
  • As project manager, lead, organize, and schedule design team staff.
  • Organize and direct frequent in-house design meetings.
  • Primary responsibility for the approval and oversight of design and construction documents within the applicable area of progressive technical experience, including signing and sealing of documents as Engineer or Record.
  • Prepare detailed personnel loading by task, interfaced with the detailed schedule.
  • Coordinate with Design Discipline Managers to schedule, plan, and assign appropriate personnel.
  • Prepare storyboards and a detailed project timeline.
  • Organize and maintain project design folder.
  • Document meetings and telephone conversations.
  • Provide quality control to ensure that all of the clients' needs and requests have been accommodated. Ensure and coordinate among all of the disciplines involved, including outside consultants.
  • Provide 'on-the-spot' advice and decisions to the Owner.
  • Advise on project billing and assist in collections.
  • Supervise and coordinate the submission of documents to the appropriate reviewing authorities (DOI, SCO, DHSR, DFS, IRI, etc.)
  • Coordinate the responses to reviews. Ensure that responses are reflected in the drawings and specifications.
  • Arrange for in-house quality review in a timely fashion.
  • Arrange and attend pre-bid conferences and issue meeting minutes and addenda.
  • Conduct bid openings and prepare / issue certified bid tabulation. Coordinate as required to ensure the CA phase of the project always puts Dewberry in positive standing with the Client.
  • Perform site visits, inspections, and commissioning activities as required to support the Construction Administration requirements.
  • Assist with recruiting, evaluating, and making recommendations regarding new employees to support MEP practice.
  • Knowledgeable of the construction process, familiar with AIA contracts.

• • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Accomplished Professional Engineer (PE) with 15+ years of experience preferred.
  • Strong technical background in building energy efficiency and decarbonization strongly preferred
  • General knowledge of retrocommissioning; ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 Energy Audits, Carbon Accounting; Energy Master Planning strongly preferred
  • Self-motivated with highly developed verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Well organized, with good understanding of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems, with general knowledge of client design standards, system operation, space requirements, and cost.
  • Strong understanding of national, state, and local building codes, regulations, standards, and ordinances (including the Energize Denver Ordinance) is required

   

The projected range for this position is $130,000-$168,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

This posting is anticipated to close on September 8, 2025.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

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