Mechanical Operations Manager & Systems SME

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Operations & Engineering Manager to lead the site’s mechanical SME for HVAC and related systems at a mission-critical facility. You will drive reliability, oversee troubleshooting, and guide vendors and field teams to maintain performance.

The role requires strong collaboration with controls teams, adherence to safety and SOPs, and a government-security framework including eligibility for clearance.

Qualifications

• HVAC and mechanical systems expertise required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in CMMS and work-management systems.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead SME for chilled water, HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose complex mechanical/controls issues; perform root cause analyses.
• Provide technical oversight of vendors and contractors.
• Review sequences of operation and coordinate with controls teams.
• Enhance preventative maintenance strategies and reliability metrics.
• Mentor mechanical technicians and support field execution.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

CMMS proficiency

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS platforms

Performance tracking tools

Job description

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Operations & Engineering Manager to lead the site’s mechanical SME for HVAC and related systems at a mission-critical facility. You will drive reliability, oversee troubleshooting, and guide vendors and field teams to maintain performance.

The role requires strong collaboration with controls teams, adherence to safety and SOPs, and a government-security framework including eligibility for clearance.