Mechanical Business Class Lead

HDR•Houston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Business Class Lead to lead engineers and designers working on complex engineering and architectural projects across sectors including healthcare, technology, education, science, justice, power, and water treatment. The role is based in HDR’s growing Building Engineering Services design center in Houston, Texas, which works alongside regional design centers in San Antonio and Dallas. The multidisciplinary team includes mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineers and collaborates with Architecture and other practice groups to support integrated design. The lead provides overall leadership to the mechanical team, coordinates mechanical design work through the entire project development process, and fosters a collaborative, motivating culture focused on design excellence. The position also supports marketing and project pursuits, workplan development, quality control, recruiting, and team development. The lead serves as the mechanical lead on multiple multidisciplinary projects and may manage projects with a predominantly engineering focus. The candidate should be proficient in HVAC and plumbing system design, including design to ASHRAE 90.1 and LEED requirements, and experienced in multidisciplinary project work and writing specifications, design narratives, and proposal materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a professional, architecture, engineering, or closely related field.
10 years of experience.
Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
Proficient in HVAC and plumbing system design, with experience designing to ASHRAE 90.1 and LEED requirements.
Experience on multidisciplinary projects.
Proficient writer with experience writing specifications, design narratives, and supporting proposals.
Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers on business class efforts.
Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
Commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to local candidates.
Experience and interest in sustainable design, including credentials in high-performance building design similar to LEED.
Experience in design calculations, specifications, and preparation of construction drawings for corporate/commercial development, industrial, federal, or mission-critical projects.

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical team and take responsibility for production-section operations, including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support.
Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
Coordinate mechanical engineers’ work with the multidisciplinary team throughout project development.
Function as a Project Manager and take responsibility for project production in addition to management responsibilities.
Participate in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews.
Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings regarding mechanical systems.
Serve as the mechanical lead on multiple projects.
Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
Conduct schematic, design development, and contract-document work sessions at project sites with the project manager, project architect, and other disciplines.
Coordinate workload throughout project development to complete documents on schedule.
Track project financial aspects and coordinate or adjust team effort to complete work within agreed schedule parameters.
Work with the project manager and regional controller on project reviews with corporate management as needed.
Support team growth through mentoring and training, recruiting, and team development.
Perform other duties as needed.