Group Manager - Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing

T&M Associates; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

T&M Associates seeks a Group Manager to lead our MEP team in New Jersey. This role supports from NJ offices with a hybrid work arrangement, blending remote work with in‑office collaboration.

The Group Manager will guide day‑to‑day operations, ensure project excellence, and drive strategic growth across public and private sectors, leveraging regional support and cross‑discipline collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, including MEP/facilities design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• Proven project management and team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of industry codes, standards, and compliance.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit; hands‑on design experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineers.
• Oversee day‑to‑day team operations to ensure high‑quality, timely project delivery.
• Supervise design and construction administration tasks across disciplines.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal project teams.
• Participate in strategic business planning and assist with project selection.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical execution and team processes.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Monitor group performance against departmental KPIs and support overall business goals.
• Foster and maintain client relationships to support ongoing and future business.
• Identify and pursue new business development and acquisition opportunities.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and leverage support from MEP teams in other regions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

T&M Associates is seeking a highly motivated Group Manager to lead our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) team in New Jersey. This position can support from any of our NJ offices and offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with in-office collaboration. The Group Manager will play a key leadership role in managing team operations, ensuring project excellence, and supporting strategic business growth. With support from our local disciplines and a well-established MEP Practice in other regions, this individual will be instrumental in strengthening client relationships and driving new opportunities across both public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineers.
• Oversee day‑to‑day team operations to ensure high-quality, timely project delivery.
• Supervise design and construction administration tasks across disciplines.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal project teams.
• Participate in strategic business planning and assist with project selection.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical execution and team processes.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Monitor group performance against departmental KPIs and support overall business goals.
• Foster and maintain client relationships to support ongoing and future business.
• Identify and pursue new business development and acquisition opportunities.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and leverage support from MEP teams in other regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, including MEP/facilities design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred
• Proven project management and team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of industry codes, standards, and compliance.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit; hands‑on design experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

T&M Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices in compliance with applicable laws, including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act. T&M estimates that the salary range for this position will fall between $140,000-$175,000. The actual salary offered may vary within this range, depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, educational qualifications, specific skills and knowledge, as well as internal pay equity and geographic location.

T&M Associates offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well‑being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include comprehensive insurance (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities — all within a people‑first, award‑winning hybrid work environment. See more details about benefits here .

New Hires must have documents indicating they are eligible to work in the United States. EEO/AA Employer.

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