MEP Department Leader

Guidon; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidon Design seeks a Sr Leader to steer the MEP Department, guide client pursuit, and lead strategic initiatives. You will supervise an assigned team and allocate resources across projects, ensuring staffing aligns with needs and company goals.

This role includes mentorship of engineers, nurturing professional growth, and serving as a primary liaison to key clients while expanding new business opportunities for Guidon. A driven, detail-oriented leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in an accredited institution.
• Licensure in your discipline.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Company’s leadership to shape strategic direction.
• Manage staff resource allocation for tasks and projects.
• Act as Principal in Charge (PIC) for select clients and build client relationships.
• Develop and lead capture plans for identified PIC clients.
• Lead interview processes and provide professional development for staff.

Skills

Leadership

RFP responses

Strategic planning

Staff mentorship

Resource allocation

Client development

Detail oriented

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree

Professional licensure in discipline

Job description

Guidon Design is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. We are a leader in sustainable Architecture+Engineering. As multidisciplinary designers, we collaborate to develop creative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that help meet our clients’ goals.Our services include Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainability Consulting & Designing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Plumbing Design. Project types include healthcare, government, housing, federal and education facilities. We elevate our communities through the design and development of our projects. Our reputation for design excellence is created by our ability to solve complex challenges with clear solutions, while being responsive to how the space will impact people and their communities. We exist to improve lives and empower people!

Throughout your time with Guidon, you will be provided with the opportunity for hands-on experience in your area of study. In our dynamic, energetic, and fast-paced office environment, you will work right alongside our company leaders to gain valuable knowledge on complex, meaningful, and impactful projects.

Job Purpose:

As a Sr. Leader with Guidon, you will be a leader of the MEP Department, guide the pursuit and development of clients, work on strategic leadership initiatives, and serve as direct supervisor for an assigned team. Analyzes staff resource requests from Project Managers and allocates staff resources based on tasks/projects. Act as the primary liaison for defined clients to include developing new work and addressing project challenges. Provide mentorship for assigned staff and develops professional/training goals. Often this position will have a secondary role as a Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in accredited institution
• Licensure in your discipline

Skills/Qualities:

• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Proven experience preparing responses to detailed requests for proposals (RFPs) and high-quality marketing materials
• Proactive and assertive in problem solving
• Experience managing parallel assignments
• Strong work ethic and a drive to excel
• A desire to grow professionally
• Trustworthy with confidential personnel/company information
• Detail oriented

Responsibilities:

• Participate and contribute to the Company’s leadership team to resolve company-wide issues and help develop the strategic direction of the firm.
• Work with firm leaders and Project Managers to ensure staff resource allocation on all task/project needs are met.
• Act as Principal in Charge (PIC) for select clients to create and foster client relationships
• Develop client sales through existing and new clients.
• Develop and lead capture plans for identified PIC clients.
• Provides input to Executive Team on appropriate staffing levels; suggests new hire/termination.
• Leads the interview process for assigned new hires.
• Assess and evaluate potential business opportunities, and make professional recommendations to the Executive Team on those opportunities
• Supervisor for assigned engineering team to include semi-annual regular reviews, Professional development plan and administrative oversight.
• Primary resource allocator for assigned team.
• Create and implement a career development plan for assigned team.
• Recommend salary adjustments and bonuses for assigned staff.
• Responsible for implementing Personal Improvement Plans (PIP) for their assigned staff if needed.
• Participate and contribute to both the company’s Executive Leadership (strategic) and Leadership Council (operational) to address issues and help develop the direction of the firm

Breakdown of Tasks:

30% - Sales/client relationships

50% - Project based work as a Sr PM

Evaluation Metrics:

• Works with the President and Executive Team to sets a 10 year and 3 year Vision and define and execute annual strategy goals to accomplish.
• Guides PMs and subordinates to meet target project profitability of 20%.
• Anticipates workload/staffing needs, hires to achieve utilization targets and address HR concerns.
• Direct supervisor for Team Leaders and Directors; guide them in leading other staff.
• Facilitates a professional work environment and culture at Guidon.
• Sets QA/QC standards and processes to ensure Technical Staff meet Project QA/QC goals.

Our Core Behaviors

Guidon has established four Core Behaviors that all Team Members are expected to uphold. These expectations are clearly define and encompass the following areas:

• Wash the Dishes
• Do the small stuff. This mantra has guided our behaviors since our inception when literal dishes were the responsibility of everyone in the office. Helping one another permeates all areas of our culture.
• Follow-Up on Commitments
• Do what you say. Keeping our word is not only important externally, but internally as well. Commitments are made to ourselves, each other, and our clients. Whether it be in professional development goals, annual firm updates, or project kick-off meetings, following through is all about maintaining a culture of accountability.
• Solve Problems Proactively
• Come with solutions. Identifying a problem is crucial but engaging the problem with potential solutions is even better. We tackle issues head on and take ownership – leading the charge toward a resolution.
• Lead Through Listening
• Listen first, talk second. This is a guiding principle in how we interact with each other and our clients. It prioritizes empathy and assumes nothing.

Professional Development, Technical Education & Training:

• Establish annual education and training plans and goals for self.
• Meet or exceed professional standards of work.
• Actively pursue personal continuing education.