Mechanical Project Manager 1
Tighe & Bond
Mechanical Project Manager 1
Tighe & Bond
Designs water and environmental projects in the Northeast
We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a MEP/Mechanical Project Manager, you will join our Building Services team in either our Middletown, CT, Westwood, Woburn, or Westfield, MA offices, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.
Our Mechanical Team and Projects
Our mechanical team works on a wide range of projects for higher education, K-12 schools, municipal buildings, courthouses, public safety facilities, healthcare, housing, commercial clients, industrial facilities, and water/wastewater facilities. Project work may include HVAC system replacements, building assessments, energy studies, boiler and chiller plant upgrades, DOAS systems, VRF/VRV systems, air source heat pumps, geothermal systems, hydronic heating and cooling, ventilation improvements, building controls, indoor air quality upgrades, and phased renovations in occupied facilities.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a valuable part of our Mechanical Team, a Project Manager will lead HVAC-focused projects while coordinating closely with electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, civil, architectural, and owner teams with responsibilities such as:
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
Professional Engineer license required
10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with a focus on HVAC design
Experience managing mechanical or MEP projects in a consulting engineering, AEC, or building design environment
Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, ventilation, hydronic heating and cooling, building controls, energy efficiency, and applicable mechanical codes
Experience leading projects from existing conditions assessment and conceptual design through construction documents and construction administration
Ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and client communication
Experience coordinating with electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, civil, architectural, and owner teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to mentor technical staff and review mechanical design work
Preferred Requirements
PE licensure in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, New York, or Vermont
Experience with K-12, higher education, municipal, courthouse, public safety, healthcare, housing, commercial, industrial, water, or wastewater facility projects
Experience with occupied building renovations and phased construction
Experience with DOAS, VRF/VRV, air source heat pumps, geothermal, energy recovery, high-efficiency boiler plants, chiller plants, cooling towers, and building management systems
Experience with energy studies, decarbonization planning, electrification, HVAC feasibility studies, and capital improvement planning
Familiarity with public bidding requirements and municipal or state agency projects
Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, load calculation software, energy modeling tools, or other mechanical design platforms
ASHRAE involvement, LEED accreditation, Passive House experience, or commissioning experience
Existing client relationships within the Northeast market
Prior consulting engineering experience preferred
Your Financial and Wellness Benefits
Ways to Grow Your CareerWe provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth.
Our Culture and ValuesWe prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program.
We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create and cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that encourages creativity and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.
More About Tighe & BondFor more than a century, Tighe & Bond has been a trusted, award-winning, employee-owned consulting firm serving the Northeast. We bring clients’ visions to life through integrated engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and environmental consulting services. In 2025, we were honored with the Massachusetts ACEC Award for Workplace Belonging & Engagement, reflecting our commitment to an inclusive, supportive culture where our people thrive. Our work is consistently recognized by organizations including ACEC, BSLA, and various regional business and environmental associations. These recognitions highlight the technical strength of our people and the innovative, sustainable solutions we deliver for public and private clients, along with the meaningful impact we make in the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer StatementWe are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Tighe & Bond, Inc. will base decisions on employment to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals on their qualifications, abilities, skills and experience. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact a member of the talent acquisition team.
Compensation: 108858 to 142876 (USD)
Designs water and environmental projects in the Northeast
Tighe & Bond, an employee-owned engineering firm, designs water, wastewater, and transportation projects for public and private clients across the Northeast, and it also handles environmental studies and long-range master plans. Its projects include treatment for the City of Westfield, Massachusetts, to address PFAS, persistent industrial chemicals found in drinking water. Its main clients are cities, towns, water districts, and state agencies, which pay the firm for technical studies, planning, and detailed engineering designs that contractors then build. Founded in Holyoke, Massachusetts, in 1911, Tighe & Bond is based in Westfield, Massachusetts.
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