Director of Engineering & Preconstruction

EMCOR Group; Florida; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill York seeks a Director of Engineering to lead its ENCON department, guiding engineers, BIM professionals, and design teams. The role partners with operations, sales, and executive leadership to drive preconstruction, value engineering, and major project pursuits.

You will develop engineering standards, mentor talent, and advance HVAC solutions and constructability reviews while aligning with client objectives and company growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in mechanical contracting/HVAC.
• Proven ability to mentor teams and deliver projects on time.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, and mechanical systems with value engineering.
• Experience supporting business development, preconstruction, estimating, and design-assist activities.
• Florida PE license preferred; LEED/CEM certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the ENCON team including engineers, designers, BIM professionals, and staff.
• Establish engineering standards, quality controls, and best practices for operational excellence.
• Develop succession plans and career pathways.
• Partner with New Construction sales leadership for business development and major project pursuits.
• Build relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, and general contractors.
• Lead engineering involvement in design, budgeting, preconstruction, design-assist, and value engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

Hill York seeks a Director of Engineering to lead its ENCON department, guiding engineers, BIM professionals, and design teams. The role partners with operations, sales, and executive leadership to drive preconstruction, value engineering, and major project pursuits.

You will develop engineering standards, mentor talent, and advance HVAC solutions and constructability reviews while aligning with client objectives and company growth.