Department Manager | Mechanical

H2M architects and engineers is seeking a Department Manager to join our well-established White Plains, NY office. We seeks a dynamic professional engineer to direct projects, manage client relations, and develop and manage our Mechanical team (at various levels) on overall HVAC design/project management responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Mechanical Engineering department, which includes overseeing staff workload and ensuring the timely completion of all Mechanical/HVAC projects in coordination of other MEP teams and disciplines within the firm.
• Reviews and approves scopes, budgets and schedules for assignments; assess overall project and financial performance.
• Project supervision and coordination with other engineering and architecture departments within the firm.
• Preparation of construction drawings and specifications for public and private bidding.
• Client relationship building; communicate with clients in support and coordination of all project activities.
• Technical leadership, production and scheduling, quality control and cost proposals. 
• Participate in possible business development initiatives and efforts. 
• Nurture client relationships, which include attending meetings, answering questions and/or providing resolutions to problems/issues that may arise.
• Lead/Attend project meetings pertaining to construction administration; review contractor submittals and provide feedback and clarification when needed.
• Other functions/duties as assigned to grow, enhance and lead the Mechanical Engineering team and MEP discipline .
  

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer license required. 
• 20+ years of overall MEP experience, with strong focus on HVAC projects, in a consulting firm; must have at least 10 years devoted to project management and development/oversight of staff.
• Must have prior experience working with local municipalities/government agencies. 
• Demonstrated technical leadership and management skills 
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead Mechanical/HVAC staff at various levels.
• Ability to manage and prioritize Mechanical projects of various complexity levels; demonstrated ability to effectively develop, grow, and enhance client relationships. 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

The salary range for this role is $135,000 - $175,000 annually.

The employment offer may deviate from this published range based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, specialty, knowledge, education, geography and/or related certifications – not related to any applicant’s characteristics protected by local, state or federal law.  Note: The salary or hourly rate indicated does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.