Engineering Design Manager (Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection), MEP/Facilities

AVCON, INC. • Orlando, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Design Manager provides managerial and technical supervision to the Facilities team using expertise and experience with complex technical activities, provides guidance on unconventional or complex programs, direction on design techniques, and new approaches to assignments with conflicting criteria. This position is based in AVCON's Orlando, Florida office.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of formal training and experience with at least five (5) years as a Technical Team Leader.
• Must have experience as a group leader or project engineer on complex, multi-discipline engineering design or projects.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection engineering and design and be familiar with applicable Codes, standards, and acceptable industry practices.
• Must have proven track record of accomplishments as lead design engineer on mechanical projects and be capable of supervising and directing a team of engineers, designers, and support personnel.
• Construction Administration experience.
• Proficient with AutoCAD.
• Proficient with REVIT.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.
• Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.
• Licensed in the State of Florida as a Professional Engineer, or ability to obtain reciprocity within six (6) months.
• Ability to become licensed in multiple states.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and MS SharePoint a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages the workload of the Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Design team.
• Plans, coordinates, and manages detailed aspects of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering work related to a variety of large and small HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for Commercial, Institutional, and Public Facilities.
• Preparation of project proposals, tasks, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversees site investigation projects and construction phased services and provides suggestions for engineering projects to ensure that standards and scope requirements are met.
• Ensures the accuracy and code compliance of contract documents and reports.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments/projects.
• Communicates directly with clients-owners, designers, and contractors concerning project cost, staffing, and scheduling.
• Assist in the preparation of the project status reports, contract documents, and engineer's estimates including the collection, assembling, and organizing of project data.
• Seeks out new clients and projects to pursue and assists with the marketing efforts of these projects.
• Recommends staffing needs to upper management; assists in the hiring process of the Mechanical department by assisting in the preparation of job descriptions, reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and recommending candidates for hire.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees