Department Manager, Process & Mechanical

Day & Zimmermann Company; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company in Charleston, SC seeks a Department Manager for Process & Mechanical to lead piping engineers and designers. You will guide resource allocation, scheduling, and budget oversight while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction across EPCm and chemical process projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, staffing development, and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects in engineering disciplines with field data verification.
• Strong organizational ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience formulating design bases for cost estimates and scheduling.
• Evidence of strong communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental resources, budgets, and project scopes for efficient delivery.
• Ensure outputs comply with policies, codes, and safety standards.
• Develop staffing plans to maximize productivity and utilization.
• Lead training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage compensation appropriately.
• Meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives across projects.
• Collaborate with management to support growth and client satisfaction.
• Drive process improvements and safe, innovative engineering practices.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Field data collection

Organizational ability

Job description

Department Manager, Process & Mechanical

United States, South Carolina, Charleston

Sep 03, 2026

Job Description:

Leadership Impact

As the leader of the Piping Department, you will play a pivotal role in guiding a skilled team of piping engineers and designers towards delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Your leadership will directly influence the efficiency and success of complex projects by fostering a collaborative environment where innovation, technical excellence, and safety are paramount. You will be responsible for setting strategic goals, ensuring resource alignment, and championing continuous improvement initiatives that drive both team development and business growth.

In this capacity, you will interface closely with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure that the department's output meets and exceeds industry standards as well as our company's commitment to quality and safety. Your leadership will empower team members to advance professionally and contribute meaningfully to each project, creating a culture of accountability, respect, and inclusivity.

By effectively managing personnel, timelines, and technical resources, you will optimize departmental performance and uphold our reputation as a leader in mechanical and process engineering within the EPCm and broader chemical process industry sectors.

As the Department Manager, Mechanical & Process, here's the work you'll do:

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of departmental resources including manpower allocation, technical tools, project scopes, and budget estimates to ensure efficient project delivery across multiple initiatives.
• Ensure that all engineering outputs from the department comply with company policies, client requirements, and national engineering codes and standards, maintaining the highest levels of technical accuracy and safety.
• Develop and implement staffing plans to maximize productivity and project utilization rates, aligning workforce capabilities with project demands and long-term organizational objectives.
• Lead the professional growth of department members through targeted training programs, mentoring, and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and manage compensation processes to recognize and reward employee contributions effectively.
• Assume responsibility for meeting discipline-specific cost management, scheduling objectives, and quality control on all projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with senior management and project teams to develop strategic plans that support company growth, operational excellence, and client satisfaction.
• Drive initiatives to improve departmental processes, safety practices, and innovative engineering methodologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Proven experience in delivering projects successfully within engineering disciplines, with hands‑on involvement including site visits to gather and verify field data.
• Exemplary organizational ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Strong expertise in formulating design bases for Capital Cost Estimates, scheduling frameworks, controlling costs, and managing communication channels effectively at all levels.
• Superior