Construction Engineering Manager   2026-231

Location:  Ames, Iowa
Relocation Assistance: YES
Visa Sponsorship: No

Experience Required: 7+ years experience in construction, mechanical, or other related engineering fields, including 5 years experience in a supervisor or manager role, leading a team 

Education Requirements: BS or higher in construction, mechanical, or other related engineering, plus Professional Engineer License

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a growing Mechanical Engineering and Construction firm in Ames, Iowa, which is seeking an experienced Construction Engineering Manager to lead their engineering department in all mechanical projects.

They are offering relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Your Role:

You will lead end‑to‑end mechanical/MEP design for construction projects, from concept through detailed design and construction support, accepting final responsibility for engineering deliverables and QA/QC for those projects.

• Manage the full-cycle engineering design and layout of projects
• Prepare in-house design and detailed engineering, along with less detailed presentation and conceptual plans
• Process required documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Serve as the point of contact for outside engineering consultants and vendors
• Coordinate the weekly schedule of engineering staff with project managers
• Attend design meetings with clients and partners, along with pre-construction and post-construction meetings
• Coordinate the weekly schedule of engineering staff with project managers
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards
• Mentor, train, and develop staff and evaluate staff performance
• Manage multiple projects varying in scope simultaneously

Required Skills:

• Demonstated knowledge and practice of HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems
• Working knowledge of Navisworks, Revit, and AutoCAD

Required Experience:

• BS or higher in construction, mechanical, or other related engineering field
• Professional Engineer License
• 7+ years’ experience in construction, mechanical, or other related engineering fields
• 5 years’ experience in a supervisor or manager role, leading a team 

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-231 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com.