Mechanical Department Head
About the Job:
We are seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer with strong technical communication and leadership skills who will not only be engaged with exciting projects and clients but also lead the work of the mechanical department in its Pittsburgh office. The Department Head will coordinate the teams workload while also being responsible for working independently on multiple concurrent projects both in design and construction and preparing contract documents and specifications for complex building systems.
Responsibilities:
- Train support and mentor team members.
- Coordinate the workload of the mechanical team.
- Ensure projects are completed on time on budget and to the highest quality.
- Build maintain and strengthen relationships with clients as a key contact.
- Provide technical expertise to the office in a variety of HVAC systems.
- Independently complete calculations for and develop full design of heating ventilating and air conditioning systems including full equipment selection for all scales of projects.
- Write specifications and ensure coordination of their preparation with other disciplines.
- Work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of applicable building codes.
- Have an extensive understanding of the construction process. Review shop drawings and answer questions during construction.
- Conduct system analysis and comparisons regarding economical and functional considerations.
- Produce due diligence and feasibility studies in support of clients requirements on systems of all levels of complexity.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical focus.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the HVAC design field.
- PE registration required.
- CAD required; Revit preferred.
- Must understand appropriate codes and LEED requirements.