Mechanical Discipline Design Director

Mechanical Discipline Design Director Apply locations Peachtree Corners, GA Savannah - Business Center Savannah, GA Mobile, AL Atlanta Cobb time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R1706 About the Position We are seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering to join our growing Professional Design Services team in Peachtree Corners, GA. The ideal candidate possesses 15+ years of related experience, including leading a team in an MEP design engineering environment. The successful candidate will partner across disciplines and company verticals to grow workload with clients and projects, and develop and grow the team. The candidate will add value to the organization by mentoring less experienced professional Engineers, while supporting/leading a range of multidisciplinary projects. The successful candidate would also interface with clients and support proposal development as required. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Lead Mechanical Engineering team composed of engineers, technical directors and supervisors. Oversee overall technical work to ensure quality deliverables for clients. Provide mentoring and guidance to help build overall technical acumen of the team. Partner with project management and department leadership in proposal development and client management. Identifies need for additional manpower and coordinates with Human Resources; interviews and selects new personnel. Coordinates the work experience of co-op and intern students assigned to department. Responsible for employee performance review 2x annually and salary review. Responsible for monitoring and reviewing annually employee performance continuously and for handling employee issues appropriately. Assists the Senior Engineer/Architect or Project Manager in monitoring and controlling scope of work, budget of man-hours, schedule of activities and technical quality of the discipline's work on the project. Works with on budget and forecasting. Responsible for managing utilization goals. Works with Architects/Engineers to ensure that project budgets are met. Adjusts work plan to keep projects in budget. Consults with HR before all hiring and termination actions. Assists Marketing in preparing reports, proposals and presentations and visits prospective clients. Assists the Senior Architect/Engineer or Project Manager in developing the conceptual design to meet the client's requirements. May manage multiple projects as needed. Reviews the work at appropriate milestones to ensure the technical quality while maintaining an efficient design process. Provides technical quality control (TQC) review as required and discusses comments with Senior Engineer/Architect or Project Manager. Mentors and assists department in meeting technical quality standards. Assists the Senior Engineer/Architect or Project Manager in the production of the technical documents when appropriate. Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the disciplines and establishes a plan to maintain the appropriate level of technical expertise to meet the requirements of each project. Develops and leads training program that strengthens the areas of technical expertise needed to pursue the market goals of the firm. Leads the discipline in developing and maintaining efficient design standards and procedures, including master details and specifications. Utilizes strong people management and communication skills. May be required to work after typical hours as project requirements and company needs dictate. Develops and maintains positive customer and client relationships to foster repeat business. Updates and maintains body of knowledge related to training, degree or job responsibilities. Completes assigned work on time and within budget. Adheres to and enforces company policies and procedures. Qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar subject (Advanced Degree, such as Masters or PhD, is preferred) PE is required 10+ years of relevant experience Proven track record of project delivery Strong Technical knowledge and knowhow Ability to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi-task, and self-motivated to produce high quality work Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally About Pond If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information. Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond's staff of 600+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion - and everything in between - with confidence and clarity. Additional Information Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. We anticipate filling this position as a Director of Mechanical Engineering with a salary range of $117,400.00 - $189,500.00. All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Apply for this position at . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-03