Engineering Manager- Mechanical Construction

Grunau Company; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Matching 401K

PTO

ESPP

Job summary

Grunau Company is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the mechanical engineering department, overseeing design-build and plan-and-spec projects. The role focuses on mentorship, scheduling, and cross-functional alignment with sales, project management, and external partners.

You will drive technical strategy, ensure constructability, and uphold company standards across HVAC systems while guiding a team of engineers toward successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• PE license preferred.
• 15+ years of HVAC mechanical engineering experience.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership or management experience.
• Extensive experience with commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
• Proven experience leading Design-Build and Design-Assist projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical codes including IMC, ASHRAE, NFPA, and local codes.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and HVAC load calculation software.
• Strong financial understanding of engineering budgets, labor planning, and project profitability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop junior and design engineers through coaching and education.
• Maintain and manage the engineering design calendar and project milestones.
• Prioritize workloads for the engineering team to align with goals.
• Engage third-party engineering and design firms as needed.
• Collaborate with sales teams to support technical strategy and value engineering.
• Oversee design-build efforts to ensure value and client satisfaction.
• Manage documentation and handoffs to project managers.
• Lead continuing education and training for the engineering team.
• Support business development by communicating design value to clients.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Design reviews

Mentoring

Communication

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

HVAC load calc

Job description

The Engineering Manager oversees the design and engineering functions within the mechanical construction division, ensuring projects are technically sound, constructible, and aligned with company standards. This role provides leadership, mentoring, and coordination between design engineers, project managers, and external partners to support the successful delivery of design-build and plan-and-spec projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop junior and design engineers through coaching, technical guidance, and ongoing education.
• Maintain and manage the engineering design calendar, ensuring accurate scheduling and accountability for project milestones.
• Prioritize objectives and workloads for the engineering team to align with company and project goals.
• Engage third-party engineering and design firms to meet business needs and supplement internal capacity.
• Construction Director and Engineering Manager to work together for alignment by project.
• Collaborate with sales teams to support technical strategy, value engineering, and project pursuits.
• Financial aspects of engineering related costs to be managed by the project manager.
• Project manager to work with engineering manager and fully develop VE ideas with the estimating team. This process is to be owned by the project manager.
• Establish, document, and maintain company engineering standards, procedures, and design processes.
• Ensure project constructability and proactively identify and resolve design or coordination issues.
• Conduct design reviews before proposal and pre-bid phases to confirm accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee design-build efforts, ensuring technical solutions add value and meet client expectations.
• Manage clean handoffs to project managers, including all required documentation and project details.
• Lead continuing education and training initiatives for the engineering team to maintain industry knowledge and professional development.
• Support business development by effectively communicating design value to clients.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams in a construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, codes, and constructability standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Engineering Manager – Qualifications:

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading Grunau’s engineering department

while ensuring the successful technical execution of design-build projects. This

individual serves as the technical leader for the company, establishes engineering

standards, mentors the engineering team, and builds strong relationships with owners,

architects, consulting engineers, contractors, and internal operations teams

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 15+ years of HVAC mechanical engineering experience.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership or management experience.
• Extensive experience with commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
• Proven experience leading Design-Build and Design-Assist projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical codes including IMC, ASHRAE, NFPA, and applicable local codes.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and HVAC load calculation software.
• Strong financial understanding of engineering budgets, labor planning, and project profitability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Pay:Salary dependent on your level of experience/skills *plus annual incentive bonus tied to company performance*

Benefits:Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Matching 401K, PTO, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

EEO Statement:

APi Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.