Healthcare Principal: Mechanical Leader & Project Director

Arup; Texas; On-site; USD 240,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

401(k) with up to 10% company match

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Arup in Houston seeks a Principal with healthcare experience to lead and grow our Houston healthcare business. You will head multidisciplinary teams, drive project delivery on time and within budget, and mentor engineers.

The role sits on our Texas leadership team, partnering with leadership to advance sustainable healthcare designs. The position requires 15+ years of hospital design experience, a Texas PE, and a degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, with strong client communication

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience with experience designing hospitals from concept design through construction administration and commissioning of systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering required.
• Experience leading project teams as a project manager or project director on medium to large scale projects.
• Proven leadership in mechanical design, with a client-focused, collaborative approach.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• PE in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the design and execution of healthcare projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with healthcare clients to drive repeat business and identify new opportunities.
• Be responsible for project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage financial performance, implement risk controls, and ensure compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor engineering teams, fostering professional growth through development opportunities and performance evaluations.
• Present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences in engaging and innovative ways.
• Promote sustainable design practices that support improved health outcomes, grounded in the latest scientific research.
• Serve as Lead Engineer or Engineer of Record on key projects, ensuring technical excellence and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Texas PE

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Job description

Arup in Houston seeks a Principal with healthcare experience to lead and grow our Houston healthcare business. You will head multidisciplinary teams, drive project delivery on time and within budget, and mentor engineers.

The role sits on our Texas leadership team, partnering with leadership to advance sustainable healthcare designs. The position requires 15+ years of hospital design experience, a Texas PE, and a degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, with strong client communication