Associate, Mechanical at Legence — New York City, USA | Base Career

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CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence company CMTA is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., known for sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery.

Through AMA’s design expertise in media, broadcast, and production facilities—and CMTA’s national portfolio in education, healthcare, and zero-energy projects—we pair deep technical craft with an innovative, collaborative culture that accelerates careers.

CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer who will be responsible for overseeing and managing a range of projects, both large and small, with a focus on providing technical leadership in mechanical design.

As part of this role, you will act as the face of AMA during all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other members of the project team.

This position is a first-level project team manager, and you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the activities of a team.

Due to the diverse range of project types and sizes, you may at times be accountable for individual technical design.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead daily team activities with inside and outside design team members
Advance the design of the project with those you supervise
Become responsible for managing projects through all phases of development
Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex projects
Learn and understand contract terms and the scope of service
Responsible for all facets of product delivery to assigned clients and shares accountability for satisfaction
Manage a significant amount of work as a project manager and be responsible for several projects
Build relationships with the design team and/or clients
Respond to requests from clients and communicate information on time to strengthen trust in your advisor
Work with the Group Leader to inform, manage, and meet project schedules
Mentor 1-2 developing engineers

Desired Skills And Experience

Overview 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.

Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.

Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.

Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.) Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations.

We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. EEO is the Law

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