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Director of Mechanical Engineering

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Role: Director of Mechanical EngineeringHRforGrowth® is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role.

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What We Offer

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✓Competitive base salary of up to $220,000 plus a 20% performance bonus.

✓Leadership opportunity overseeing a mechanical engineering team of approximately 35 professionals.

✓Responsibility for 6–7 direct reports and significant organizational impact.

✓Flexible remote, onsite, or hybrid work environment.

✓Opportunity to lead a growing mechanical engineering practice within an established Architecture and Engineering business unit.

✓Exposure to high-profile commercial programs, including retail and restaurant projects.

✓Strong benefits package, including 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.

✓Competitive healthcare and HSA options with employer contributions.

✓Generous PTO and paid parental leave.

✓Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

✓Employee wellness, recognition, and membership reimbursement programs.

✓Opportunity to influence business development, operational strategy, client relationships, and team growth.

Responsibilities

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→Lead the Mechanical Engineering consulting process and oversee activities, projects, and personnel within the discipline.
→Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
→Ensure effective communication with clients and consistently deliver high-quality engineering services.
→Lead business development initiatives, including marketing functions, industry events, networking activities, and cross-marketing opportunities with other offices.
→Develop and maintain business development strategies to support growth of the mechanical engineering practice.
→Participate in sales forecasting and contribute to financial and operational planning.
→Oversee initial program investigations to evaluate project feasibility, requirements, scope, and resources.
→Prepare, review, and negotiate proposals and contracts with clients and sub-consultants.
→Manage and provide leadership to Senior Program Managers and Program Managers.
→Oversee project and program schedules and ensure timelines are met and effectively communicated to clients.
→Analyze business and project data to support informed decision-making.
→Establish and implement best practices aligned with key performance indicators and organizational goals.
→Mentor, develop, and support engineering and program management staff.
→Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment focused on professional growth and client service.
→Oversee operational performance and contribute to the financial success of the mechanical engineering team.
→Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes, project delivery, and team operations.
→Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Minimum of 15 years of mechanical engineering project and/or program management experience within an Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) environment.
Minimum of 8 years of supervisory or people-management experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting commercial programs, particularly retail, restaurant, or similar multi-site commercial environments.
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering consulting and project delivery.
Proven ability to manage client relationships, project teams, and multiple concurrent programs.
Strong business development and client-facing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership