Department Manager-Mechanical

at Dewberry & Davis, LLC in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Department Manager-Mechanical

Job ID 
13220  

# of Openings 
1  

 Job Location  
US-IL-Elmhurst  

Category 
Electrical  

Relocation Assistance 
Yes  

Service Line 
IES
Job Description

Dewberry's Elmhurst, IL office is seeking an Department Manager-Mechanical, who will be responsible for knowing how to deliver the work committed to in proposals and assigning / leading the appropriate resources to do the work for each discipline area. The Department Manager will also assist Project/Client Managers by providing engineering resources - a design team - to help meet the client's desires and budget. Duties would also include some involvement in direct MEP sales and assisting with sales efforts for multidiscipline projects. In short, provide the design/engineering resources and guidance to accomplish our commitments. Experience with Design/Build projects is a plus.
Dewberry has a large team of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural (MEPS) engineers focused on design services for nationwide clients in specialized facility types and specialized design services. Our experience includes high performance buildings, net zero energy design, renewable energy technologies, microgrid and energy storage system design, energy and climate resilience, and services related to decarbonization/electrification of the built environment. Our MEPS group contains subject matter experts in leadership roles in international professional organizations such as ASHRAE. Our repeat clients include universities, and state, local, and federal government agencies, and large global industrial manufacturers, among others. Our MEPS service line is ranked #30 Nationally among MEP Giants.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This position offers potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to assist our clients in solving their most challenging problems.
Responsibilities

Supervisory responsibilities of a Department Manager include:
Growing, mentoring, and developing the staff within the department to allow each person to achieve their maximum potential
Minimum annual evaluations for each direct report
Providing leadership for department
Organizing staff in a way to allow career advancement, professional development, quality client service, and operational efficiencies to meet business and project financial goals
Taking a very active role in recruitment of staff in department including networking, recruitment, interviewing and "deal closing"
Establishing/improving standards for department operation and workflow
Ensuring the department is equipped with the tools necessary to be efficient and thorough in producing the work
Working closely with Principal Engineers within the MEP Department to establish, update and adhere to design standards

Required Skills & Required Experience

Responsibilities:
Department Managers are expected to provide the following to others on the design team to effectively and successfully complete projects:
Work schedule for department showing:
Project assignments and priorities
Delivery due dates for group project commitments
Forecast of Workload/Capacity
Participate in Go/No Go decisions for commitment of resources necessary to complete projects
Participate in developing fee proposals and establishing project budgets
Review project objectives and provide detailed scope of services for contracts
Identify staff performing design of the project, along with a senior staff member if required
Identify Engineer of Record
Adherence to project design schedule
Notification to Project/Client Managers, in enough time to appropriately handle the situation, if established project design schedule cannot be met
Adherence to department project budgets. Review and provide updates on project budgets at milestone dates. Review discipline budgets weekly.
Provide general updates of projects (status in the process, tasks to complete, percentage complete currently, etc.)
Simply put - Department Managers control all production resources and all commitments must come from department leaders. Conversely - accountability for our deliveries comes from Department Managers.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Accomplished (10+ years of experience) Professional Engineer; knowledgeable of construction process, familiar with AIA construction contracts; self-motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Experience in staff management/department... For full info follow application link.

Dewberry is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. EEO is the law.