Mechanical Engineering Section Head

Clark Nexsen; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Section Head to lead the HVAC design section in the Raleigh office, focusing on technical quality, staffing, and financial performance.

You will guide project teams, manage budgets, and drive proposals while acting as a technical resource to project managers and staff across disciplines. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and market growth for continued client impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent.
• Minimum 10+ years' experience in HVAC design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders.
• Manage financial budget for the section and allocate resources accordingly.
• Lead and contribute to the production of proposals.
• Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff.
• Oversee the work of technical staff to ensure quality and completeness.
• Establish resources staffing needs for the section.
• Interview and hire staff for the section.
• Actively monitor project progress and staff utilization and allocate resources to projects to optimize utilization and meet all deliverable deadlines.
• Proactively resolve project conflicts with clients, contractors, and other design disciplines.
• Provide input to the Practice Area Leader for improvement of tools and processes.
• Aid the Practice Area Leader in the enforcement of quality standards.
• Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management.
• Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Project management

Budget management

Business development

Proposal writing

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

Trace 700

IES

Duct sizing tools

Pumps and piping sizing tools

Excel

Job description

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients-while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Section Head who will be responsible for technical quality control, financial success, and managing staff for the section at the local level.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
• Manage financial budget for the section and allocate resources accordingly
• Lead and contribute to the production of proposals
• Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff
• Oversee the work of technical staff to ensure quality and completeness
• Establish resources staffing needs for the section
• Interview and hire staff for the section
• Actively monitor project progress and staff utilization and allocate resources to projects to optimize utilization and meet all deliverable deadlines
• Proactively resolve project conflicts with clients, contractors, and other design disciplines
• Provide input to the Practice Area Leader for improvement of tools and processes
• Aid the Practice Area Leader in the enforcement of quality standards
• Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of the team.
• Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excell, Word, Teams, Outlook, Power Point)
• Proficient in Revit
• Proficient in specialized HVAC software (Trace 700, IES, Static Pressure and Duct Sizing tools, Pump Head and Pipe Sizing Tools, etc.)

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer License or equivalent
• Minimum 10+ years' experience in HVAC design

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with location, regional, and national clients within some combination of Federal, Aviation, Rail/Transit, Education, Industrial, and State and Local Governments and Agencies
• Supervisory experience
• Project management and business development experience

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Visits to active construction sites are occasionally required that necessitate safety training and awareness, the use of PPE, climbing ladders, walking through areas with heavy machinery activity and/or overhead work.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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