Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.  As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for our Mission Critical clients.  Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Mission Critical Project Manager for our Philadelphia area office to be client facing and lead select large scale Mission Critical projects on a regional and national basis.  Successful candidates will have a passion for mentoring and developing others while leading project teams and various designs with our clients. This Project Manager will also provide technical expertise, serve as a resource for the staff, and support the sales efforts by establishing, maintaining and cultivating client relationships.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Electrical Engineering Mission Critical Project Manager is a leader in a dynamic and entrepreneurial position. The Project Manager will interface with clients, write proposals, develop and manage project budgets and ensure the quality of Bala’s services we provide our clients. The candidate should view this as a high opportunity position with tremendous growth potential.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a project manager on select projects in the Mission Critical Sector. Project types include Data Center new builds, renovations, fit-outs and critical system’s infrastructure upgrades.
• Client-facing role, RFP site visits and proposal writing is expected. PM duties include planning, budgeting, execution and day-to-day management of internal teams and clients.
• Provide all management functions including scope responsibilities, client management, scheduling, and financials.
• Vet company processes and provide input.
• Assist project managers across all locations of the enterprise.
• Develop a core group of assistant project managers eventually capable of performing independently on similar project types.
• As a Project Manager based out of the Philadelphia office, it is expected that most of the time will be spent in the local area.  Travel to other Bala offices is encouraged on an as-needed basis. National travel to project sites is expected and will occur infrequently on an as-needed basis based on the requirements of the project.
• Mentor Staff
  1. Be a technical resource for the staff.
  2. Manage/schedule quality control reviews to reinforce technical lessons and company processes.
  3. Complete internal peer reviews and provide input in multi-discipline page turns, across all offices, to assist in the development of a comprehensive design.
  4. Manage/schedule page turns prior to all major project deliverables.
  5. Provide input utilizing sound engineering principles.
• Project Staffing Support and Enterprise Management
  1. Review workforce projections and determine how they relate to staffing.
  2. Identify times and strategies to manipulate design schedules to work with staffing.
  3. Drive ownership, accountability and culture through the company.
  4. Interact with partners and executives on a regular basis to further the growth and quality agenda of the firm.
• Marketing / Business Development Support
  1. Identify potential business opportunities.
  2. Work with the leadership team to develop fees on complex projects.
  3. Develop and maintain client relationships.
  4. Grow the volume and footprint of the office market sectors.

BALA COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays  
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
• Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
• Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
• Employee Referral Program
• Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day remote work

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least five years of experience in engineering consulting or adjacent field (construction, owner’s representative, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or another relevant field from a 4-year accredited university
• PE license preferred
• Strong technical writing skills 
• Knowledge of building codes
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
• Knowledge of industry best practices and the latest technologies for MEP systems design of Mission Critical Facilities with an electrical focus

About Bala Consulting Engineers

Established in 1982 Bala Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Bala) is a multi-disciplined engineering design organization providing services to the Corporate, Transportation, Hospitality, Data Center, Laboratories, Healthcare, Education (Public & Private Schools), Pharmaceutical, and Retail markets. Our services span all project phases from site selection through detail design to third party commissioning. Our expertise includes the following disciplines: mechanical, electrical, plumbing/fire protection, structural, integrated technology services, data center relocation, testing/protocols, preventative maintenance commissioning, and validation/commissioning. With offices located in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. we have a strong East Coast presence.

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