Junior Project Manager

Above Group, Inc.

. Support Senior Project Managers in delivering AE and cross-discipline Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) projects .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing MEP/FP projects, ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining effective communication among clients, contractors, and design teams. Proficient in technical documentation, project management methodologies, and quality control processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementMEP/FP Design CoordinationRevit and AutoCAD ProficiencyProfessional Engineer (PE) LicensePMI Methodologies Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementTechnical WritingQuality Control ReviewsWorkflow ManagementBudget ManagementDesign Specification EditingRFI ResponseWBS and EVM FrameworksMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft Office

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

RevitAutoCADMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Project

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseRegistered Architect (AIA)PMI PMP Certification (Nice to Have)

Industry Keywords

MEP EngineeringAEC IndustryBasis of DesignDesign CriteriaClient ManagementSub-consultant CoordinationProject InterviewsIndustry EventsNetworking ActivitiesCompliance Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Senior Project Managers in delivering AE and cross-discipline Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) projects
Help keep assigned projects on scope, on schedule, and on budget
Serve as a point of contact between clients, contractors, sub-consultants, and internal design teams
Manage approximately $0.5M–$1.5M in annual billings
Assist in managing project scope, schedule, and budget
Interpret and contribute to Basis of Design documents, design criteria documents, reports, and other technical written documents
Maintain communication between clients, contractors, and senior project managers
Conduct quality control reviews of drawings, specifications, and narratives; identify and escalate oversights
Support business development, project interviews, technical writing for proposals, and fee proposals
Assist with sub-consultant contract coordination and approval/distribution processes
Maintain project schedules, calendars, records, job site visit logs, and timelines
Ensure RFI and submittal response times meet or exceed company standards
Maintain records of communications and contractor work items
Maintain documentation and records of applicable standards and codes
Support development of and adherence to company-wide standards and processes
Submit timesheets on time and help monitor team compliance
Represent the company in marketing and networking activities, industry events, and conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 5-10 years of post-degree experience working for an MEP engineering firm or an AE firm
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Registered Architect (AIA)
Proficient in managing workflow for MEP/FP designers and engineers in the AEC industry
Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD
Knowledge of applying WBS and EVM frameworks
Familiarity with applying PMI methodologies
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Microsoft Project
Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Able to edit design specifications and respond to RFIs using information from project documents
Strong work ethic; able to work independently/self-motivated and in a collaborative team setting
Highly organized and detail oriented
Strong project management, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task
Strong time management with flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and duties
High levels of confidentiality, integrity, and dependability
U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency
Willingness to travel up to 20% for site visits and client meetings
Nice to have: PMI PMP certification, or actively pursuing it
Reliable high-speed internet capable of supporting video conferencing, VPN, and cloud applications
Secure home network appropriate for confidential company and client information
Dedicated, quiet workspace suitable for sustained focus and professional video meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
Employer-funded HSA contributions
Annual profit-sharing bonus tied to the company’s collective results
Fully remote work option
Hybrid work option for candidates residing near Melbourne, FL or Ellicott City, MD