Healthcare Mechanical Engineering Leader / Project Manager

ARUP Group • Phoenix, AZ

32d

About The Position

Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach set us apart and have guided how we shape a better world for over 75 years. We seek a dynamic and experienced Healthcare Mechanical Engineering Leader / Project Manager to support our rapidly growing healthcare business in the West geography. This role plays a pivotal part in leading major projects-most notably a high-profile healthcare facility in Phoenix-and contributes strategically to the expansion of our healthcare portfolio. As a senior leader, you lead complex multidisciplinary teams, provide technical and project direction, mentor emerging leaders, and embody Arup's mission of shaping a better world. Candidates not based in Phoenix must be willing to travel 20-40% for project-related needs. Candidates based in Phoenix will have limited travel requirements for project client meetings as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 15 years of experience designing HVAC systems for acute healthcare projects required.
• Minimum 8 years managing multidisciplinary project teams required.
• Proven success leading medium to large-scale healthcare projects.
• Expertise in central plant design and acute care renovation.
• Strong commercial acumen, including financial and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering designs for acute healthcare facilities, central plants, and renovation projects. Perform as engineer of record (or alternate). Design mechanical systems including: heating, cooling, heat rejection, air distribution, ventilation, air conditioning, building automation and controls.
• Provide tangible leadership for the project team and mentor and lead teams to deliver high performance design along with building a climate of trust and openness in the team.
• Provide leadership or support of project management team in managing fees and add services while monitoring and maintaining contractual obligations. Integrate client and regulatory requirements into all phases of project documentation.
• Lead aspects of financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.
• Incorporate sustainable and decarbonization design methods into building designs.
• Oversee quality assurance to ensure design excellence and code compliance.
• Apply lessons learned to drive innovation and project value.
• Participate in client and OAC (Owner, Architect, Contractor) meetings.
• Guide collaborators through technical decisions and solutions.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities that align with Arup's strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare clients and industry partners.
• Contribute to winning proposals and negotiate project terms.

Benefits

• At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
• Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
• We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
• Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm's financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.
• Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees