Mechanical Engineer Group Lead

IPS-Integrated Project Services•Cary, NC

43d•Hybrid

About The Position

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Mechanical Engineer Group Lead to join our talented team at our office located in Cary, North Carolina. In this role, you will provide leadership of technical discipline and direct the day-to-day operational activities of the department. You will also be responsible for the delivery of the target gross margin profits of the department. Additionally, you will manage staffing activities, including recruiting, retention, and development of department staff.

Requirements

Registered Professional.
Bachelor's degree in Architecture / Engineering or a related field.
15+ years of diversified engineering experience, at least 10 of which have been in a supervisory or management capacity consisting of planning, designing, and construction of engineering projects.
Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.
Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, superior communication skills, team building, and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

Ensures the quality, accuracy, and completeness of overall work as to engineering, and compliance with established IPS standards, procedures, codes, and ordinances.
Is the primarily responsible individual for quality of unit output related to adherence to stated project goals as well as legal and IPS guidelines and efficiency.
Contributes technical input and oversees technical output of the department to assure compliance with legal, IPS, and project requirements.
Develops and assures implementation of standards and tools to ensure department output meets or exceeds established quality and performance expectations.
Oversees manpower planning of unit resources and administers technical staff to assure efficient assignment of resources on multiple, concurrent projects.
Recruits, retains, and develops staffing plans to meet forecast labor and skills required to meet business plans.
Supervises designers and engineers and ensures that all employees within the department are properly managed and trained.
Instills a positive work environment and facilitates effective staff development efforts.
Communicates staffing levels regularly with all levels of management at IPS.
Prepares proposals for service and supports preparation of proposals by others.
Supports business development with presentations and related marketing activities.