Engineering Team Lead

HARRISON FRENCH & ASSOCIATES LTD • Franklin, MA

5d • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

HFA has an exciting role for an experienced MEP engineering leader to join a vigorously growing employee-owned organization providing best in class design and problem-solving solutions, while fostering a culture of excellence that aligns with our shared values. We're seeking a highly detail-oriented professional with strong leadership skills to drive project delivery, mentor junior staff and provide unmatched service to our clients. This role offers the opportunity to guide a team of talented and diverse professionals toward providing project delivery excellence in the architectural and engineering industry. Your deep understanding of the design and construction processes, coupled with your collaborative spirit, will drive innovation and efficiency within our multi-disciplinary team environment.

Requirements

• Management Requirements: 4+ staff and lead developing clients
• Education Requirements: BSME or BSARCHE or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• Education Requirements: BSME or BSARCHE (ABET accredited)
• Licensure: PE
• Previous Experience: Healthcare design and construction, Central Energy Plant design and construction
• Membership: ASHRAE, ASHE, ASPE

Responsibilities

• Fully responsible for leading client teams, which includes projects, programs and people, both within the firm and in its relationship with the client.
• Responsible for leading Designers and Professionals on a day-to-day basis and sets priorities within their group.
• Delivers high quality construction documents and project management to client(s).
• Must be thoroughly familiar with entire project process and should possess managerial capability to lead and direct activities of all project-team personnel while monitoring technical production on all projects to ensure adherence to quality standards at high productivity.
• Works with Sr. Team Leads, Executives and other Team Leads to ensure the company is working as a single enterprise.
• Possess strong financial understanding and be able to work with Sr. Team Lead/Executive to accurately state the financial performance of their client(s).
• Works with Sr. Team Lead or Executives to determine team structure and talent needs.
• Participates in Marketing and Business Development in conjunction with Executives or Sr. Team Lead.
• Team Lead shall meet weekly with their teams to discuss project status, including but not limited to, project phase and percent complete to verify project is on target, project budget vs actual, discuss any scope of work changes, and verify resources available for project completion/success.
• Team Lead shall meet weekly with their peer Team Leads to discuss active and upcoming projects to ensure success, both through project delivery excellence and project budget.
• Reports to Program Lead or Executive and works with them to implement and guide their client(s) in direction as set by company leadership.
• Sets budgets for their client(s) and projects and is responsible to the Program Lead/Executive for ensuring the client program(s) are profitable.
• Ensures high level Project Delivery Excellence to their client(s), ensures QA for their projects, and effectively communicates to their client(s), team, and management.
• Executes contract and/or review contracts for their client(s), as defined in the Contract Signing Protocol in the Knowledge Base.
• Works effectively with all team members on a project and strives to exemplify HFA culture, including our high level of collaboration.
• Supporting and using standard procedures and processes.
• Use 15five to engage with team: weekly check-ins, BSRs, 1 on 1s
• Conduct or participate in team meetings on a regular basis
• Work with P & C to create onboarding schedule
• Responsible for training or delegation of training & overseeing progress of both new and current team members
• Assign and track LinkedIn Learning paths
• Communicate to Sr Team Lead or VP when WFA requests are submitted, or you are made aware of them(Access abroad, relocation, etc.)
• Work with Sr Team Lead/VP to assess staffing/hiring needs for team based on projects and workload expectations
• Actively participate in leadership groups/meetings
• Communicate information from those meetings to team members
• Supporting engagement efforts, training, and learning opportunities
• Continually striving to model HFA Shared Values and encouraging team members to do the same
• Supporting BIMbassador activities and team members
• Work with Sr Team Lead/VP on providing monthly projections and progress reporting
• Tracking progress and providing guidance on goals for team members
• Submit/review/approve invoicing for clients and assist with follow-up for uncollected payments
• Provide guidance and approval for team (travel requests, equipment upgrades, additional software, professional development/conference attendance, timesheet entries or corrections)
• Communicate needs/change requests with appropriate administrative support teams via the Studio Changes Request form in the Knowledge Base (team structure changes, name changes, title changes, etc)
• Create and revise business plans each year
• Create, communicate, and implement Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) when needed
• Communication – Intentional approach to communicating (not just about projects) with each member of your team on a regular basis, as well as effectively communicating with other leaders/teams across the company.
• Commitment to help your people defined as a belief, demonstrated in action, that they matter.
• Learn to listen, active listening
• Share information, transparency
• Frequent recognition of successes and treating mistakes as learning opportunities
• Understand, accept, and work with others’ uniqueness
• Set Clear Expectations and provide guidance on those when needed
• Investment in developing your people – Providing support, guidance, and empowerment.
• Participation in Engaging Leadership course and coaching sessions.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• a 401(k) with company match
• an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• a flexible work schedule
• access to professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees