MEP Engineering Manager

EXP•Chicago, IL

3d•$150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

EXP is seeking an MEP Engineering Manager for its US Central Buildings Group. Based in Chicago, this role leads a team of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineers across multiple offices. The position calls for strong leadership, professional-growth orientation, teamwork, and a client-centered approach. Candidates must have experience leading MEP teams through successful delivery of projects ranging from small to large, as well as experience with public agencies and alternative delivery projects such as CMAR and Design-Build. The manager develops and oversees a appropriately sized MEP team supporting Aviation, Rail + Transit, Federal, and Higher Education projects. The role combines staff and resource management, strategic planning, business development, project management, financial and schedule oversight, technical leadership, quality control, staff development, and client service.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
15 or more years of experience.
Strong leadership skills and good communication capabilities.
Building design experience.
Experience leading a team of MEP engineers in successfully executing projects from small to large scale.
Experience with public agencies and alternative delivery projects, including CMAR and Design-Build.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage an appropriately sized MEP engineering team to support projects in Aviation, Rail + Transit, Federal, and Higher Education.
Assign MEP resources to projects based on scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
Participate in annual strategic planning for the MEP team as part of Building Group leadership.
Coordinate resource management for MEP engineers across EXP sectors with Building Group leadership.
Coordinate with other EXP offices to balance staffing and project needs.
Participate in project pursuits and business development with the leadership team.
Plan and manage Building Group MEP team resources.
Recruit, interview, and hire MEP staff.
Work with Building Group leadership to support the MEP team's financial performance and ensure project budgets and schedules are met.
Provide technical leadership and quality control, maintaining EXP's standards for technical excellence across the MEP team.
Manage projects of varying size, scale, and complexity, including multidisciplinary projects.
Maintain EXP's client-centered approach.
Conduct annual performance and salary reviews for MEP staff.
Develop technical standards and mentor the MEP engineering team.