Department Manager | Mechanical

H2M Careers • Windsor, CT

14h • Onsite

About The Position

H2M architects and engineers is seeking a Department Manager to join our well-established Windsor, CT office. We seek 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• healthcare and wellness benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings with up to 6% employer matching contributions with 100% vesting schedule
• annual and spot bonus performance programs
• flexibility and paid time off
• tuition assistance for continuing education & professional licensure
• student loan debt repayment program
• technology allowance
• excellent professional development programs that are custom designed for employees at all levels
• Employee Resource Groups, such as Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees