Lead Mechanical Designer

Horwitz•New Hope, MN

About The Position

The Lead Mechanical Designer leads and executes mechanical design work on assigned projects within the Horwitz Design Group. Depending on project size and complexity, the role may involve independent design work or coordinating multiple designers. The position is the primary design point of contact for assigned projects and coordinates design activities, schedules, and communication among project teams. It provides technical guidance, reviews design work, and helps ensure mechanical system designs are accurate, coordinated, and constructible, while demonstrating Horwitz’s core values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do, and Curious.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Engineering, or a related field.
10 or more years of mechanical design experience.
Demonstrated experience leading complex mechanical design projects and coordinating the work of other designers.
Experience with design-build construction and multidisciplinary project coordination.
Strong mechanical system design knowledge, including HVAC systems and applicable codes and industry standards.
Advanced proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and related design and coordination software.
Ability to independently manage design responsibilities while coordinating the work of others on larger projects.
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to balance multiple project priorities.
Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with project managers, engineers, designers, and field personnel.
Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced designers.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to design accuracy and constructability.

Nice To Haves

PE license or equivalent professional certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform mechanical design work on assigned projects, independently or with a team of designers.
Develop design schedules and coordinate task assignments to support project milestones and deliverables.
Monitor design progress, identify potential schedule conflicts, and communicate resource needs to the Team Lead.
Review drawings, models, and design deliverables for accuracy, completeness, coordination, and constructability.
Identify technical questions and coordinate clarification with project managers and engineers.
Provide technical guidance and support to designers on assigned projects.
Mentor less experienced designers in mechanical system design, modeling practices, and drawing standards.
Review work and provide constructive feedback to improve design quality and consistency.
Communicate workload or performance concerns to the Team Lead when additional support is needed.
Serve as the primary design point of contact for assigned projects, coordinating with project managers, engineers, BIM/VDC, fabrication, and field personnel.
Communicate project requirements, decisions, and changes to designers working on assigned projects.
Coordinate design activities to support efficient fabrication, installation, and project schedules.
Evaluate the impact of project changes on design work and collaborate with project managers to identify additional design effort and hours.
Identify conflicting project priorities and work with the Team Lead to resolve them.
Follow established design standards and promote consistency across assigned projects.
Identify opportunities to improve design processes, tools, and workflows.
Share lessons learned and recommendations with the Team Lead to support improvements across the Design Group.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Conduct yourself in accordance with Horwitz core values and get better every day.