Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Owners Representative)

Candidate preferably located in NY or NJ - however we would hire nationwide for the right person.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to serve as an Owners Representative overseeing mechanical systems design coordination and execution across commercial construction projects. This role bridges the gap between design teams contractors and ownership ensuring that project goals are met in terms of quality cost and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Owners technical representative for all mechanical (HVAC plumbing and related) systems throughout the project lifecycle
• Review and manage design documents specifications and engineering calculations for accuracy completeness and alignment with owner objectives
• Provide oversight during design development and construction phases ensuring adherence to project scope budget and schedule
• Coordinate with architects engineers contractors and internal stakeholders to resolve design and field issues
• Lead value engineering efforts without compromising system performance or long-term reliability
• Review submittals RFIs change orders and commissioning plans
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor installation quality and progress
• Support commissioning activities and ensure systems are delivered fully operational and documented
• Identify risks early and proactively recommend solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
• 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering with a strong design background (consulting engineering preferred)
• Proven experience on commercial projects (e.g. office buildings healthcare data centers mixed-use institutional)
• Prior experience in an Owners Representative A/E OR MEP consulting or construction administration role strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge of HVAC systems building codes and industry standards
• Experience with design review construction coordination and commissioning processes
• Strong understanding of contract documents and project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build Design-Build etc.)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Key Skills

• Excellent technical review and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to balance big-picture owner goals with technical detail
• Proficiency with construction documents BIM coordination and project management tools

Preferred Experience

• Experience working directly with owners or developers
• Familiarity with sustainability standards (LEED WELL etc.)
• Exposure to 3D coordination and clash detection workflows

Featured benefits

Medical insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance 401(k)