Director of Engineering

Brightpath Associates LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant bonus opportunities

Profit-sharing opportunities

Advancement potential to VP/Department Head

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences Projects. This role involves overseeing complex construction and renovation initiatives, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring project delivery within scope and budget. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering, particularly in healthcare environments, and will be responsible for maintaining client relationships and ensuring high technical standards.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering experience in critical care and lab facility design.
• Expertise in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and IT systems design.
• Familiarity with LEED standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multi-discipline team through all project phases.
• Manage project staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Ensure compliance with codes and maintain high technical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Liaison

Technical Quality Management

Code Compliance Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

PE License

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

eQUEST

Carrier HAP

Job description

Director of Healthcare & Life Sciences Engineering Projects

We are seeking a seasoned engineering leader to serve as Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences Projects. This role involves overseeing the design and execution of complex new construction and renovation initiatives in healthcare and research environments. The director manages multi-disciplinary teams, maintains client relationships, and ensures project delivery from proposal through completion—on time, within scope, and on budget.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and mentor a multi-discipline team (MEP-focused) through all phases of healthcare and life sciences facility projects.
2. Manage technical quality using structured QA/QC processes.
3. Oversee project management: staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
4. Serve as the main client liaison; manage proposals, contracts, and presentations.
5. Collaborate with senior leadership to support business development and departmental operations.
6. Maintain department budget, resource planning, and revenue forecasting.
7. Ensure code compliance (NFPA, FGI, AHJ) and high technical standards.

Required Qualifications:

1. PE license and Bachelor’s in Engineering.
2. 15+ years of engineering experience with emphasis on critical care and lab facility design.
3. Expertise in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, IT systems design within healthcare/life sciences.
4. Strong knowledge of codes, standards, and tools (Revit, AutoCAD, eQUEST, Carrier HAP).
5. Proven leadership and client-facing project management skills.
6. Familiarity with LEED standards is a plus.

This role offers advancement potential to VP/Department Head, including significant bonus and profit-sharing opportunities.