Mechanical Engineering Project Manager (AEC) -Baltimore, MD

Position Overview

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200‐person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA, with full‐service offices in New York, Boston, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. A dynamic, growth‐oriented company built on strong relationships, Bala offers an exceptional employee experience rooted in collaboration, leadership, and personal development. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Project Manager for our Baltimore, MD area office (located in Nottingham, MD) to manage select projects and develop a team capable of executing large-scale projects regionally and nationally. In this entrepreneurial role you will provide technical expertise, mentor staff, support sales efforts, and build lasting client relationships while helping drive change within the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Projects: Emphasis in areas such as Real Estate, Highrise, Tenant Improvement, Mission Critical, Life Sciences, and/or Building Infrastructure. Oversee scope, client management, scheduling, and financials; vet company processes; and develop assistant project managers for independent project execution.
• Mentor Staff: Serve as a technical resource; utilize quality control reviews and internal peer reviews (including page turns) to reinforce engineering principles and company standards; and provide performance feedback to help staff grow.
• Enterprise Management & Business Development: Review workforce projections and staffing needs; drive accountability and company culture; interact with partners and executives; and identify business opportunities while maintaining and growing client relationships.

Required Qualifications

• At least eight years’ experience in engineering consulting or an adjacent field (e.g., construction, owner’s representative).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another relevant field.
• PE license preferred.
• Strong technical writing skills and knowledge of building codes.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Familiarity with sustainable certification programs.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Market competitive salary structure.
• Benefits: A rich benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.