Mechanical Engineering Manager

The Mechanical Engineering Manager provides technical leadership, plans, organizes, and implements the development of all projects within the Aviation (Design Build) group. The Manager utilizes the technical and managerial skills necessary to ensure successful project completion. You will be well versed in multiple engineering disciplines specific to Mechanical, Electrical, FP and Plumbing plus possess exceptional project management and leadership experience to provide supervision and guidance to the group to ensure all objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters are met. You are leading a team that specializes in design work across our Aviation (Design Build) portfolio. **Please note this role will follow our hybrid schedule of 4 days in-office at either our downtown Chicago office or Lombard office. What you will do: Provide technical expertise to staff, clients, and peers within the organization. Builds project teams by assigning group production employees/resources to project managers. Assists project managers by developing and reviewing scopes, schedules and time budgets for work to be executed in their group. Collaborate across the organization to ensure that staff utilization goals are met or exceeded. Monitors team performance to ensure group’s adherence to agree upon scopes, schedules, and budgets. Identify, analyze and resolve problems in a pro-active manner. Cultivate effective relationships with clients, and employees. Support proposal opportunities that are strategically aligned with your group. Participates in the RFP/RFQ process including, site visits, client meetings, scope development, preparation of project approach, technical execution plans, schedules, and interviews. Your background: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required P.E required 10- 15 years MEP experience required Informal or formal leadership experience preferred HVAC design, Fire protection and associated calculations experience required Hydronic systems design and flow /pressure calculations experience required Sizing and specifying of mechanical equipment experience required $141,400 - $214,900 a year The actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. While we provide a range, we'd love to hear from you if you are in or outside of this range as we are always looking to cater roles to the Talent we find!! Milhouse is a pay transparency non-discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and without bias, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, effective January 1, 2025, we include pay scales and benefits in all job postings and ensure that all promotion opportunities are communicated to current employees within 14 days of external postings. Additionally, we participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and uphold compliance with federal requirements. Why join the Aviation team? Here's why: The Aviation team is a collaborative and multidisciplinary group that strives for the best results daily. As a melting pot of mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers as well as architects this offers our team exposure to many different facets of engineering and the ability to see how it all comes together to support our clients.Our team prides themselves on mentorship and ensures team members are partnered with one another to foster an environment of learning and development. This team in particular likes to connect on a professional and social level; after all we spend 5 days a week at work, so a strong sense of camaraderie is important! If you want to be a part of this synergetic environment, apply today! Here's a little information on Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.: Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better. We are a unique, Chicago-based firm whose collective passion, vision and expertise has led to phenomenal growth! With more than 500+ talented professionals and offices across the globe, Milhouse offers a dynamic work environment where there is no limit to what you can achieve if you are willing to go after it. Our people are the cornerstone of our organization, and key to our success. Join a remarkably talented team that shares a passion for what they do and a vision for improving communities around the world through innovative engineering and construction. Click here to see who we are, and how our people drive our culture each & every day. Click here to see all of our awards and how many times we've won Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For! Important Notice to US Applicants Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits List: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Plan Transit Benefits Program Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Education & Development Program Paid Holidays Employee Referral Program Wellness Program Employee Recognition Program Lunch and Learns Milhouse University Classes (Cross Functional Training) Higher Level Professional Development/Certification support Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (plus incentives to support you in your first year of parenthood) #J-18808-Ljbffr Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.