Dept. Manager (Mechanical)

Department Manager (Mechanical-HVAC-Plumbing)

Our client is seeking a Department Manager to lead our Mechanical Engineering Team. Opportunity for ownership available.

This manager will have overall responsibility for engineering staff and project designs across their Rochester, Albany, and Harrisburg offices. The work will include HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection primarily in New York and Pennsylvania as well as other east coast states.

Our client, an employee-owned, award-winning consulting engineering firm known for complex, high-profile engineering projects, is seeking a senior-level engineering manager to oversee the mechanical engineering staff and projects within our Facilities Engineering Core Business, handle a variety of engineering duties, including project management and design, business development, and other supplementary tasks, to support the growth of the Facilities Core Business. Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Have you ever thought of ownership possibilities? Consider applying today. A relocation package is available for this position.

Qualifications

• Candidates shall possess a BS in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology from an EAC/ABET accredited school with additional commensurate experience.
• 14+ years of experience in engineering and project management primarily in a consulting environment including some experience in the following areas:
• Technical knowledge of HVAC system design including load calculations, hydronic and steam systems, industrial and laboratory ventilation, building automation and control systems, and specifications
• Plumbing systems, compressed air, specialty gases, RO/DI water and laboratory systems
• NFPA-13 Sprinkler System Design as well as standpipes, fire pumps and other common FP systems serving facilities
• Professional licensure in NY/PA or other state PE license with the ability to obtain a license in New York and Pennsylvania
• Familiarity with NYS and International Building Codes and relevant NFPA sections
• Familiarity with two or more of the following areas in commercial, institutional, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing facilities for private, governmental, municipal, industrial, institutional and university clients
• Proficient with planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed phases of engineering projects
• Confident when presenting information and responding to questions from internal and external audiences
• A high degree of client interaction, with successful track record of client relationships, client development and experience with business development
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including proposal and report writing
• Proficiency and experience leading a team, managing staff and their workload
• Able to manage and take responsibility for technical work content
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Dental insurance
• Vision care insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance company-paid
• Supplemental life insurance options
• 401(k), with a generous company match
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick/personal time
• Bereavement leave
• Short-term disability company-paid
• Long-term disability options
• Flexible spending plan for dependent care
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program support for employees and their family members company-paid
• Employee-owned firm