Head of Design Department

Our Buildings Division is a multidisciplinary team delivering innovative mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialty engineering solutions. We provide full-service engineering and design services for both new and existing facilities across a diverse range of markets, including education, healthcare, government, aviation, laboratory, municipal, commercial, and campus environments.

We are seeking a Buildings Division Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversee the department as a whole across both our Chicago and Denver offices. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related building systems engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.

license in Electrical, Mechanical, or another applicable engineering discipline.

Strong technical foundation within the buildings industry, with the ability to leverage your engineering expertise to lead and oversee a multidisciplinary MEP department, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and related building systems.

Experienced leading large, multidisciplinary MEP teams, department managers, project managers, and technical staff.

Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, operations leadership, business development, and talent development.

Passionate about mentoring teams, driving accountability, and building a culture of excellence.

Experienced in managing departmental P&L performance, resource planning, staffing strategies, and growth initiatives.

Provide executive leadership for the entire Buildings Division, overseeing all MEP disciplines, operations, project delivery, staffing, and financial performance.

Establish and execute the strategic vision, growth plan, and business objectives for the Division.

Lead and mentor department managers, technical leaders, and project management teams to ensure operational excellence.

Drive accountability across the organization through performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.

Oversee division-wide resource management, utilization, workforce planning, recruiting, and retention strategies.

Lead business development efforts, maintain key client relationships, and support major pursuits and proposals.

Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality engineering solutions while maintaining profitability, schedule performance, and client satisfaction.

Champion innovation, technology adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the Division.

Monitor Division financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue growth, and profitability metrics.

Excellent Benefits package including 401K match, gym and transit subsidies, continuing education reimbursement and more.

Employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long.

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