Director, Healthcare/Sciences (engineering)

WatsonBarron Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits including generous PTO

401K

Career development programs

Summer hours/half day Fridays

401K

Career development programs

Summer hours/half day Fridays

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the Greater Philadelphia area is seeking a Director for its Healthcare/Sciences division. The role involves managing a multi-disciplined team for healthcare and life sciences projects, focusing on planning and renovation of various health facilities. Candidates must possess a PE license and extensive engineering management experience. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office, offering competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of progressive engineering and managerial experience.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplined teams of MEP engineers and designers.
• Familiarity with USGBC LEED standards.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Manage project budgets and staff.
• Supervise and manage team members.

Skills

Deep knowledge of multi-discipline engineering

Strong project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Financial management skills

Revit

LEED knowledge

Financial management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Energy modeling programs

Job description

Director, Healthcare/Sciences (engineering)
Location: Greater Philadelphia area (remote capacity)
Remote capacity with occasional site/office visits
Compensation: Commensurate with experience + bonus + signing bonus + profit sharing
Benefits: Exceptional benefits including generous PTO, 401K, career development programs and summer hours/half day Fridays
Travel: regular travel to sites is required

• Variety – Fast paced, growing organization – ability to impact on many levels
• Exposure – Visibility and involvement in a host of different programs, projects, systems, processes and senior leadership of the company.
• Growth – Fantastic growth opportunity. Growth is embraced and encouraged with many opportunities within the group and/or elsewhere within the organization.

Our client is a growing, dynamic and industry leader! In this role, you will serve as the Director to manage a multi-disciplined team for healthcare and life sciences projects. This role involves planning, new construction, and renovation projects, with a focus on Acute and Ambulatory Care Health Facilities as well as Academic and Corporate Research Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Respond to RFPs and present/interview for potential projects.
• Provide problem resolution for projects, design, staffing, timelines, etc.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients on projects.
• Coordinate, execute, and manage project budgets and staff.
• Potential to advance to VP/Department head position with significant bonus/profit sharing compensation.
• Hybrid position with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
• Manage, mentor, and oversee team and cross-discipline coordination.
• Oversee technical quality and QA/QC process for the department.
• Supervise and manage team members on projects.
• Maintain project deadlines and manpower assignments.
• Develop and write bid proposals, contracts, and cost estimates.
• Provide engineering expertise, guidance, and problem-solving.
• Review project plans and timelines to ensure projects are on time and on budget.
• Establish and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Collaborate with other Department Directors for efficient operation.
• Hire, train, and mentor engineering staff with VP and President.
• Write performance appraisals and mediate performance issues.
• Ensure accurate project accounting.
• Maintain department budget and revenue projections.
• Support department marketing efforts.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of multi-discipline engineering (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection).
• Proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical/IT systems design.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national code requirements.
• Experience with load analysis and energy modeling programs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with USGBC LEED standards.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Ability to plan and manage projects to meet client demands and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to train and mentor others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.
• At least 15 years of progressive engineering and managerial experience.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplined teams of MEP engineers and designers.