Plumbing Healthcare Project Leader

YK Solutions•San Francisco, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Client is seeking a Plumbing Healthcare Project Leader for its multidisciplinary buildings engineering team, based in San Francisco or Los Angeles. This hybrid role requires three days per week in the office and two days from home. Relocation support may be available; candidates should have prior local experience. The role leads plumbing engineering design and delivery, particularly for major healthcare projects, and includes responsible charge responsibilities. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality engineering work, maintain strong client relationships, lead and mentor staff, and contribute to project pursuits and the development of an inclusive culture of innovation and technical excellence. The position requires extensive healthcare and hospital plumbing design experience, including domestic cold- and hot-water systems, water treatment, sanitary drainage and vent systems, storm drainage, pumping systems, medical gas, natural gas distribution, special fire suppression systems, and acid waste and vent systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
12 or more years of proven experience designing building plumbing systems.
Professional US Engineering License or equivalent US-certified accreditation for the plumbing discipline.
Experience leading project teams on medium- to large-scale projects.
Ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work, and stay organized in a constantly evolving work environment.
Experience with 3D BIM/CAD software such as AutoCAD MEP or Revit MEP, or proficiency in mapping out the BIM process from a multidisciplinary standpoint.
Familiarity with clash detection, multidisciplinary planning, and assessing model quality using tools such as Navisworks or BIM 360.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for team-based work.
Presentation skills with colleagues and clients at all levels.

Responsibilities

Lead plumbing engineering design on projects, particularly major healthcare projects, including responsible charge responsibilities.
Deliver high-quality engineering work to achieve internal project goals, including profitability.
Develop and maintain excellent client relationships.
Lead and supervise staff on a variety of projects, particularly healthcare projects, including decarbonization efforts.
Attend client-facing and OAC (Owner, Architect, Contractor) meetings.
Participate in local professional associations, including ASPE.
Participate in project pursuits, including reviewing and preparing proposals or scoping documents.
Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and inclusiveness.
Coach and assist in the skill development of individuals.