Mechanical Engineering Director

Mechanical Engineering Director - PE Required

Manage, mentor, train and direct mechanical engineering, virtual design, and fabrication teams. Plan, develop, and implement systems and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of each department and expand the company’s overall mechanical engineering, design, and fabrication abilities.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

1. Introduce and maintain specifications, standards, design guides, and work processes to match ongoing needs.

2. Plan, direct, and coordinate all technical and operational activities within the group.

3. Plan for, staff, train and evaluate senior department personnel. Define position functions, accountabilities and levels of authority.

4. Plan and analyze new projects. Establish schedules and project parameters.

5. Develop procedures and assign personnel to accomplish objectives. Set clear, meaningful measures to ensure compliance.

6. Develop and review project performance metrics pertaining to estimating, scheduling, material quantities, man hours, quality issues and key milestones. Establish leading indicator metrics that measure and predict performance.

7. Develop standards, methods, processes and procedures for reviewing, evaluating and inspecting energy efficiency projects and systems.

8. Ensure the collection of data and information regarding technical and economic factors, including physical, chemical, environmental, maintenance, operational, regulatory, and constructability.

9. Conduct and participate in project reviews and audits.

10. Identify, utilize and transfer ‘lessons learned’, best practices, and key knowledge among preconstruction and project management and throughout the engineering group.

11. Conduct periodic department reviews to update design and process standards based on value engineering.

12. Provide advanced technical guidance to designers and engineers as needed.

13. Assist with developing engineering and technical presentations.

14. Drive technical excellence. Nurture a culture of creativity, safety, and quality.

15. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• 4-yr. Mechanical engineering degree and current P.E. license
• State License minimum continuing education annually
• LEED-accredited Professional certification
• 10-15 years progressive experience in designing and developing projects from concept to completion
• Extensive knowledge of engineering and design techniques plus thorough understanding of all engineering disciplines
• Extensive AutoCAD/BIM/Revit knowledge and experience
• Excellent analytical and technical skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent time management and scheduling skills
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Outstanding organizational and recordkeeping skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. and all subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grand Rapids, MI 49512