Mechanical Discipline Manager
About The Position
Dewberry is seeking a Mechanical Discipline Manager for their Orlando office to lead the mechanical engineering discipline. This role involves shaping the future of mechanical engineering, driving innovative solutions, and developing highly skilled engineers. The position is based in the Orlando, Florida office, which is part of Dewberry's established national MEPS presence. The manager will work on diverse projects including high-performance buildings, healthcare facilities, water and wastewater treatment systems, energy sustainability projects, and resilient microgrids. Dewberry is a leading professional services firm with a strong commitment to its people and delivering high-quality services.
Requirements
- Licensed Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.)
- Significant technical experience in one or more of the following: HVAC system design, central utility plant design, thermal distribution system design (chilled water, steam, heating hot water, etc.), control system design and commissioning.
- Experience across the full project life cycle is a plus, including marketing assistance, project scoping, design, construction support, commissioning and project closeout.
- Experience should include technical oversight of multiple concurrent projects.
- Experience overseeing direct reports is desirable.
- Self-motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and specification of HVAC, central utility plant, thermal distribution, and other mechanical systems.
- Provide oversight and technical guidance to design staff, including junior engineers and designers.
- Provide operational leadership of the mechanical team, including direct supervision, project scope and fee development, labor scheduling, and task assignment.
- Assist recruiting staff in team development.
- Regularly interface with clients and team with management and marketing staff to develop and execute growth strategies.
- Serve as the primary technical resource for mechanical engineering design and deliverables, potentially acting as EOR, assigning tasks, overseeing staff, and addressing comments.
- Provide technical and quality oversight of all mechanical work and QAQC of deliverables.
- Establish and improve mechanical design approaches and standards.
- Oversee and provide mechanical engineering services to support project construction.
- Assist Project/Client managers with project scoping and fee development.
- Manage project scope, fee, and schedule pertaining to the mechanical discipline.
- Represent Dewberry in meetings with clients, owners, contractors, and AHJ's, and coordinate with all disciplines and outside consultants.
- Assist recruiting staff in identifying, interviewing, and recruiting mechanical staff.
- Organize mechanical staff for career advancement, professional development, client service, and operational efficiencies to meet business and project financial goals.
- Manage the schedule for the mechanical department/staff, including project assignments, priorities, delivery due dates, and workload/capacity.
- Conduct annual evaluations for each direct report.
- Develop and lead the Florida mechanical engineering team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
