Mechanical Section Manager

CHA • Albany, NY

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About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Mechanical Section Manager to join our Power & Manufacturing – Generation & Energy Management Team at our Albany, NY; Rochester, NY; Syracuse; NY; or Boston, MA office. What You'll Do: At CHA, our Advanced Energy team is at the forefront of transforming the energy landscape. We partner with our clients to expand and improve their operations, reduce costs, and enhance their competitiveness with cutting-edge, cost-effective solutions. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that balance cost-saving measures with long-term sustainability goals. We specialize in innovative energy conservation projects and transitions from carbon-based fuels to cleaner energy sources—pioneering solutions that minimize operational disruption and maximize results. With a deep expertise across energy conservation, clean energy transitions, and sustainable practices, we offer a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of energy. The Mechanical Section Manager, an important technical leadership role at CHA, leads an effective and productive team of technical professionals. This individual’s success is measured by their team's technical quality, achieving team utilization targets, engaging, and motivating their team to go above and beyond, and effective management of project budgets. The Mechanical Section Manager organizes, directs, and coordinates activities associated with the project scope of work either individually or collectively with their team. At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Energy Systems Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum of 4 years of discipline specific engineering experience required; previous project or team management experience preferred
• Demonstrates a strong knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with the proven ability to practically apply engineering best practices
• Demonstrated industry knowledge of the design, construction, and management of HVAC and thermal energy (steam, hot water, chilled water, and tower water) systems and equipment
• Ability to collaborate in planning, design, and construction activities
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Familiar with QA/QC procedures and understands basic business practices and laws related to engineering
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively work in a collaborative environment, maintaining positive relationships with coworkers, managers, clients, contractors, consultants, and members of the public
• An articulate and persuasive communicator with effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences, including one-on-one and in front of large groups
• Proficiency with MS Office software required
• Ability to demonstrate technical proficiency in his/her respective discipline
• Technically astute and strategic in thinking to manage the activity within the team
• A high energy, results-oriented, resourceful leader
• Ability to resolve matters timely and lead projects to completion with a sense of urgency
• Ability to inspire, motivate, build and manage relationships across the company
• Experience with project budgeting required
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of accounting processes
• Demonstrates knowledge of the discipline’s technical processes

Nice To Haves

• previous project or team management experience preferred
• An active role in a professional engineering society/organization preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads an effective and productive team of technical professionals.
• Measured by their team's technical quality, achieving team utilization targets, engaging, and motivating their team to go above and beyond, and effective management of project budgets.
• Organizes, directs, and coordinates activities associated with the project scope of work either individually or collectively with their team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees