Senior Project Manager, Mechanical Systems

Job overview

The Senior Project Manager, Mechanical Systems role is based in Burlington, MA, with a combination of office, remote, client-site, and field work; the posting describes a flexible hybrid schedule for office-based employees. Compensation is $125,000–$160,000 per year. Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management focused on building systems, energy, and sustainability. The role owns mechanical, utility, and energy infrastructure projects from site assessment through closeout. By developing sound scopes and project economics, leading engineering and contractors, managing budgets and risks, and maintaining client relationships, the project manager supports successful delivery, client outcomes, project margin, and repeat business.

What you'll do

• Lead site surveys and gather technical, operational, utility, and cost data
• analyze facility systems and identify energy, water, reliability, and operational improvements
• direct feasibility studies and technical evaluations
• develop scopes, savings calculations, lifecycle cost analyses, and estimates
• present recommendations and business cases
• incorporate incentives and funding sources
• oversee design engineering and review drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals
• manage mechanical construction and retrofit projects
• maintain schedules and coordinate contractors
• enforce site safety and resolve field issues
• coordinate commissioning and closeout
• manage budgets, forecasts, margins, change orders, and risks
• serve as primary client contact
• support proposals and follow-on opportunities
• mentor project engineers and coordinators.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior project manager

mechanical systems

mantis innovation

burlington ma

hybrid schedule

hvac

energy infrastructure

project delivery

client-facing

contractor management

regular client-site travel

$125k–$160k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• FSA and HSA
• 401(k) matching
• paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and parental leave
• short- and long-term disability
• tuition reimbursement
• flexible hybrid schedule for office-based employees.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or related technical field, or equivalent education and experience; 8+ years of relevant project experience, including 5 years managing projects from development through closeout; and a valid driver's license. Regular local travel is expected; occasional regional or overnight travel may be required.

About the employer

Mantis Innovation is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.