Director, Program Design, Preconstruction and Engineering - Mechanical

Faith Technologies•Olathe, KS

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Strategic and results oriented technical leader responsible for shaping, developing, and governing program design, preconstruction planning, and engineering execution across the organization. This role ensures alignment between customer needs, technical solutions, and operational capabilities while driving consistency, innovation, and cross functional collaboration. The Director builds strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external partners, leads early phase program development, and ensures technical excellence throughout the preconstruction and engineering lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
8-12+ years of experience in engineering, preconstruction, or general/MEP contracting.
Or a minimum of 5-7 years of construction or manufacturing experience, Electrical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand organizational technical offerings and design integrated program solutions across engineering, BIM/VDC, and preconstruction service lines.
Collaborate with client partners to define program requirements and ensure technical alignment with customer needs.
Proactively support business development by shaping technical solutions that meet customer expectations.
Play an active role in strategy development by voicing customer needs and technical considerations.
Use market knowledge, customer feedback, and industry research to influence program design standards and organizational strategy.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of current and potential customers to anticipate future program needs.
Apply expertise in engineering, planning, logistics, constructability, and technical workflows to improve program design and preconstruction efficiency.
Support development of scalable, repeatable program design processes that enhance predictability and quality.
Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
Generate interest and awareness of the organization’s technical capabilities, program design services, and engineering strengths.
Create a supportive environment that encourages learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Provide guidance and leadership to technical teams and supporting functions (finance, operations, materials, etc.).
Coach and develop managerial talent; evaluate leadership readiness and assign opportunities to build capability.
Hold managers accountable for performance, collaboration, and adherence to process.
Establish consistent operating rhythms to improve communication and alignment across technical functions.
Manage boundaries between units, ensuring smooth workflow and effective handoffs between program design, engineering, and preconstruction teams.
Foster cross‑functional collaboration to accelerate work processes and improve program outcomes.
Ensure compliance with company policies and operational standards.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.