Director of Engineering & Preconstruction

EMCOR; North Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Group is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead Hill York's ENCON department, guiding a team of engineers, designers, BIM professionals, and technical staff. The role partners with operations, sales, and executives to drive business development, preconstruction, and design-assist initiatives.

You will lead technical content, develop personnel, and drive innovation across project lifecycles, supporting growth and succession planning in a dynamic, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in mechanical contracting, HVAC, or construction.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with preconstruction, design-assist, and value engineering.
• PE license and LEED/CEM are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the ENCON team of engineers, designers, and BIM professionals.
• Establish engineering standards and quality control processes.
• Partner with sales leadership to pursue major project opportunities.
• Build relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Oversee design during conceptual, budgeting, preconstruction, and value engineering.
• Provide technical oversight of HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Support project teams in resolving technical challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering and preconstruction capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team mentoring

Client relationships

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Florida P.E. license (preferred)

Tools

BIM

Revit

Job description

EMCOR Group is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead Hill York's ENCON department, guiding a team of engineers, designers, BIM professionals, and technical staff. The role partners with operations, sales, and executives to drive business development, preconstruction, and design-assist initiatives.

You will lead technical content, develop personnel, and drive innovation across project lifecycles, supporting growth and succession planning in a dynamic, on-site environment.