Mechanical Engineering Manager (Construction Accounts)

Role Overview

The Mechanical Engineering Manager (Construction Accounts)directs the engineering, design coordination, and field execution ofcomprehensive Mechanical systems, with an explicit focus on heavy mechanicalinfrastructure. Managing a dedicated "Construction Account" meansthis role serves as the central technical liaison for major client accounts,overseeing large-scale mechanical build-outs—including HVAC, chilled water, industrialpiping, ACMV  systems—from initialbidding and estimation through site testing and project handover.

Core Responsibilities

• Account & Client Technical Management
• Act as the lead technical face for key client accounts, steering technical engineering discussions and resolving system design conflicts.
• Evaluate client design requirements and coordinate variations, Request for Information (RFI) logs, and change orders.
• Present technical optimizations and value engineering initiatives directly to account directors to safely lower construction costs.
• Engineering Design Oversight & Coordination
• Oversee mechanical design reviews, including calculations, duct layouts, and piping stress analysis.
• Lead a dedicated engineering team of mechanical engineers, draughtspersons, and Modellers to map shop drawings.
• Pre-Construction Estimation & Tendering
• Collaborate closely with tender teams to produce precise material take-offs and cost estimations for mechanical services.
• Conduct rigorous technical evaluations of external vendor quotations, mechanical machinery, and equipment submittals.
• Field Execution, Commissioning & Handover
• Supervise on-site mechanical installation activities to guarantee conformity with project specifications and schedules.
• Establish quality control testing procedures and lead the system testing, balancing, and commissioning phases.
• Manage the systematic drafting of technical as-built documentation for the final handover to the operations team.
• Team Leadership & Resource Allocation
• Supervise, mentor, and track performance metrics for a diverse team of mechanical site engineers.
• Forecast time-phased headcount requirements and assign technical trades efficiently across assigned project sites.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 4+ years managing engineering teams, alongside 8+ years of field experience handling mechanical construction projects.
• Software Tools: Proficiency in CAD platforms (e.g., Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD) alongside scheduling software.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive mastery of regional mechanical codes, ASHRAE guidelines, and localized workplace safety regulations.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related technical fields.