Engineering Manager

Our client, one of the largest privately held, mechanical contracting, engineering, energy solution and service organizations in New England, is looking for an

Engineering Manager

to sit out of their

Springfield, MA

location.

Oversee all design functions and manage several designers. Improve on the company’s design process and ability to deliver high-quality, professional designs to its customers. Keep up on and educate staff regarding the latest trends and technologies available in system design. Train and develop designers so that they can work independently in developing ideas for designs and applications. Execute complete designs for design-build/design-assist projects that will result in maximum profitability, timely completion and satisfaction of all contractual obligations; while insuring lasting beneficial relationships with all associated parties. Work with the design build team in the development of estimates. To work with project management team in developing value engineering ideas on given projects that will create respect amongst peers, building owners, construction managers, and engineers.

Compensation:

$120,000-$150,000
Shift:

1st on-site

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proposal is geared towards design build projects but in reality we estimate many plan & spec projects. Ability to read plans and specifications required to compile estimates for plan and spec work.
Site visits as required to take off existing building systems and conditions/as-built.
Compile a complete and comprehensive set of documents, to include plans and specifications that a project management team can build by.
Display competent knowledge of all contract documents and function with autonomy making favorable documentation interpretation.
Display competence in developing optimum work methods; and the preparation of sketches and drawings; secure approval of our in-house standards of construction and provide support to other designers.
Have a basic understanding of each project to determine the amount of time to be devoted for estimate, securing and final design.
Present means and methods of design and constructability to designers, Project Management, and Coordination Staff as needed to support design-build functions.
Build rapport and working relationships with supervision, project teams, and others that influence decisions for purchasing, estimating, planning, construction, and business functions.
Build productive working relationships with owners, architects, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Have knowledge and understanding of each customer to influence trade and to accept our specific proposal.
Work effectively with administrative staff to support design-build record keeping, proposals,
and billings.
Display competent knowledge and understanding of codes, industry standards, plumbing systems and mechanical systems.
Maintain or acquire PE stamp in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Be willing to obtain other state licenses if needed.
Assure compliance with company policy, contracts, and applicable state and local laws.
Understanding systems and layout within a building envelope. Compile an efficient and cost effective design within the guidelines of the project.
Perform heat load calculations using the latest software.
Maintain software updates for design and engineering programs
Have knowledge of what estimate consists of including take-off equipment buy-out and subcontractor selection prior to compiling pricing for review by Senior Vice President or Vice President of Design Build.
Provide value engineering when evaluating projects.
Have an understanding of how projects are handled and offer support and ideas to increase profit on a given project.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 7-10 years of experience coming from a mechanical contractor or engineering firm
Must have a great personality as they will be the interacting with customers on a regular basis.
Must have previous experience Estimating & Designing mechanical projects.

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