Director of Mechanical Engineering

Advatix, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 132,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Advatix, Inc. is seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering to lead the consulting practice. This remote role involves managing a team of engineers, guiding project delivery, and driving client engagement across multi-site commercial programs.

The position requires 15+ years in ME PM/PM roles within A/E/C, a PE license, and strong leadership and business development skills. Flexible remote/onsite/hybrid work options are available with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• 15+ years of mechanical engineering project and/or program management in an A/E/C environment.
• 8+ years of supervisory or people-management experience.
• Experience with commercial programs, multi-site environments.
• Strong business development and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Engineering consulting process and oversee activities, projects, and personnel within the discipline.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Ensure effective communication with clients and consistently deliver high-quality engineering services.
• Lead business development initiatives, including marketing, events, networking, and cross-office opportunities.
• Develop and maintain business development strategies to grow the mechanical engineering practice.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Business development

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role

Director of Mechanical Engineering

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full-Time

Compensation

Up to $220,000 base salary + 20% performance bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Engineering consulting process and oversee activities, projects, and personnel within the discipline.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Ensure effective communication with clients and consistently deliver high-quality engineering services.
• Lead business development initiatives, including marketing functions, industry events, networking activities, and cross-marketing opportunities with other offices.
• Develop and maintain business development strategies to support growth of the mechanical engineering practice.
• Participate in sales forecasting and contribute to financial and operational planning.
• Oversee initial program investigations to evaluate project feasibility, requirements, scope, and resources.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate proposals and contracts with clients and sub-consultants.
• Manage and provide leadership to Senior Program Managers and Program Managers.
• Oversee project and program schedules and ensure timelines are met and effectively communicated to clients.
• Analyze business and project data to support informed decision-making.
• Establish and implement best practices aligned with key performance indicators and organizational goals.
• Mentor, develop, and support engineering and program management staff.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment focused on professional growth and client service.
• Oversee operational performance and contribute to the financial success of the mechanical engineering team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes, project delivery, and team operations.
• Perform other duties as required.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Minimum of 15 years of mechanical engineering project and/or program management experience within an Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) environment.
• Minimum of 8 years of supervisory or people-management experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting commercial programs, particularly retail, restaurant, or similar multi-site commercial environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering consulting and project delivery.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships, project teams, and multiple concurrent programs.
• Strong business development and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership

Why Join?

• Competitive base salary of up to $220,000 plus a 20% performance bonus.
• Leadership opportunity overseeing a mechanical engineering team of approximately 35 professionals.
• Responsibility for 6-7 direct reports and significant organizational impact.
• Flexible remote, onsite, or hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to lead a growing mechanical engineering practice within an established Architecture and Engineering business unit.
• Exposure to high-profile commercial programs, including retail and restaurant projects.
• Strong benefits package, including 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Competitive healthcare and HSA options with employer contributions.
• Generous PTO and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Employee wellness, recognition, and membership reimbursement programs.
• Opportunity to influence business development, operational strategy, client relationships, and team growth.

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