Mechanical Manager (28163)

Mechanical Department Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Department Manager to lead a multidisciplinary mechanical design team supporting projects across multiple offices. This is a hands-on leadership position combining people management, technical oversight, project execution, quality assurance, and business development support

The Mechanical Department Manager will oversee mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design activities while serving as a senior technical resource for complex projects. This individual will be responsible for developing and mentoring staff, maintaining high design and QA/QC standards, coordinating across engineering disciplines, and ensuring projects are delivered effectively and in accordance with applicable codes and requirements.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with significant building systems design experience who enjoys both leading people and remaining technically involved in project delivery

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop the mechanical and plumbing design team across multiple office locations.
• Oversee project status, workload, scheduling, and resource allocation across mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection disciplines.
• Conduct performance reviews and create training and professional development plans for department staff.
• Mentor engineers and designers through technical guidance, feedback, and career development.
• Delegate day-to-day design responsibilities while remaining a hands-on technical resource for the team.
• Provide technical direction and serve as Engineer of Record on selected projects.
• Lead the development of building mechanical and plumbing systems, designs, details, plans, and specifications.
• Support and maintain QA/QC standards across mechanical and plumbing projects.
• Perform independent quality reviews on projects outside of your direct responsibility.
• Partner with project managers to ensure design work remains aligned with project schedules and requirements.
• Coordinate closely with other engineering disciplines to deliver complete, integrated project solutions.
• Review and interpret UFCs, RFPs, Statements of Work (SOWs), and Task Order Proposal Requests (TOPRs)
• Support business development efforts, including technical input and fee proposal development for new projects.
• Travel periodically to satellite and regional offices to support teams and maintain consistency across locations.
• Support sustainable and high-performance building design initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Current NCEES registration
• Licensed mechanical design experience
• Building design experience within one or more of the following:
  • Healthcare and medical office facilities
  • Commercial buildings
  • Municipal facilities
  • Federal or state government facilities
  • Office buildings
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing engineers and designers.
• Experience conducting performance reviews, mentoring employees, and developing technical talent.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and plumbing building systems and applicable industry codes.
• Experience providing technical oversight and QA/QC for complex engineering projects.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple engineering and design disciplines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Technical Skills

Experience with:

• Revit
• AutoCAD MEP
• Trane TRACE
• Masterworks / SpecsIntact
• CostWorks / RSMeans Online
• Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

Additional certifications or credentials are a plus, including:

• Certified Plumbing Designer
• Certified Energy Manager
• LEED, Green Globes, or comparable sustainability credentials
• Healthcare Facility Design Professional certification
• High-Performance Building Design Professional certification

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 10 - 15 years

Salary: $175,000 - $195,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission: No