Job Description

AECOM IS SEEKING A MOTIVATED, TECHNICALLY-EXPERIENCED TEAM LEADER TO SERVE AS MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER BASED IN COLUMBUS, OHIO. The ideal candidate will have a passion for leading technically proficient teams, designing creative solutions, mentoring mid-level and junior staff, and achieving technical excellence on exciting and complex projects.

The Mechanical Department Manager  should be capable of leading and developing teams to complete both small and large projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external clients is required. Candidate must be well organized, be able to demonstrate critical thinking and can quickly recognize issues and be part of the solution.

As the Mechanical Department Manager, you will be expected to:

• Be self-motivated with strong work ethic and take pride in your work
• Serve as a Discipline Leader for our Columbus team
• Complete HVAC designs for projects of all sizes
• Make major design recommendations and design decisions with little input from senior staff
• Plan the design work of the mechanical team and delegate assignments to team members
• Establish staff ‘s goals and annually review staff and conduct Annual Performance Reviews; recommend salary increases
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, and electrical
• Act as an adviser and review documents prepared by mechanical team members; performing technical quality reviews and being responsible for the overall Department quality and profitability
• Develop fee estimates, assist with proposal preparation, and participate in client presentations
• Meet with clients and maintain good client relations
• Stay current with the latest design requirements, techniques, tools, and principles
• Be a leader in the Columbus office and a contributor to it being a great place to work

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering plus ten (10) years of related design experience
• Professional Engineer license
• Driver’s License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong work experience with an emphasis in HVAC systems and knowledge of energy codes and energy-saving applications
• Experience scoping and drafting fees for engineering components of interdisciplinary project work
• Experience in strategic management of an engineering group
• Experience using BIM software to complete and document mechanical design
• LEED Associate Professional, familiarity with USGBC LEED Accreditation process

Additional Information

HERE, YOU WILL HAVE FREEDOM TO GROW IN A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.