Federal MEP Engineering Director — Lead Capture & Delivery

Halff Associates, Inc.; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

401(k) with ESOP

Paid time off and holidays

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Federal MEP Engineering Director to lead federal projects within the MEP Practice.

This seller-doer role focuses on pursuing, winning, and delivering MEP initiatives while serving as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on key assignments. The Director will collaborate with MEP and Federal Practice leaders to expand Halff's federal presence, nurture client relationships, lead capture efforts, and deliver high-quality MEP solutions for federal

Qualifications

• 15+ years of MEP experience, including substantial federal project experience.
• PE license required.
• Experience pursuing and winning federal contracts and task orders.
• Experience serving as Project Manager, Principal-in-Charge, Program Manager, or similar leadership role on complex federal projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on federal MEP projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of federal facility and infrastructure projects.
• Maintain responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight throughout project delivery.
• Support capture efforts that strengthen long-term federal client relationships and position Halff for future opportunities.
• Lead capture planning and pursuit strategies for targeted federal opportunities.
• Develop winning strategies for IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC, and task-order pursuits.
• Develop teaming strategies and support proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with MEP and Federal Practice leadership to grow revenue, backlog, and market presence.
• Build and expand relationships with federal agencies, contractors, and industry partners.
• Represent Halff at industry meetings, conferences, and networking events.
• Track agency priorities, procurement forecasts, and emerging opportunities.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and resource oversight for targeted MEP staff.
• Support recruiting, workforce planning, and staff development initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Federal contracting

Business development

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Federal MEP Engineering Director to lead federal projects within the MEP Practice.

This seller-doer role focuses on pursuing, winning, and delivering MEP initiatives while serving as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on key assignments. The Director will collaborate with MEP and Federal Practice leaders to expand Halff's federal presence, nurture client relationships, lead capture efforts, and deliver high-quality MEP solutions for federal