MEP Director, Federal

Halff; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) with ESOP

Job summary

Halff is seeking an MEP Director, Federal to lead pursuit and delivery of federal MEP projects within its Federal Practice.

The Director will manage client relationships, strategic capture efforts, and project delivery as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge, collaborating with MEP and Federal Practice leaders to grow backlog and revenue. A PE license and 15+ years of federal MEP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of MEP experience with federal projects.
• Proven track record winning and delivering federal contracts.
• Experience with USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, VA, GSA, DHS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on federal MEP projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering federal facility and infrastructure projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and quality oversight.
• Support capture efforts and build long-term federal client relationships.

Skills

Project leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Federal procurement

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Halff is seeking an MEP Director, Federal within its Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Practice to support the growth and delivery of federal projects in collaboration with the firm's Federal Practice. This seller-doer role is responsible for pursuing, winning, and leading federal MEP projects while serving as a Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on key assignments.

The Director will work closely with MEP and Federal Practice leaders, client managers, and technical teams to expand Halff's federal presence, develop strategic client and teaming partner relationships, lead capture efforts, and deliver high-quality MEP solutions for primarily federal agencies. Success in this role is measured through project delivery excellence, pursuit success, backlog growth, and the development of long-term federal client relationships.

What You Will Do

Project Leadership & Delivery (50%)

• Serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on primarily federal MEP projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of primarily federal facility and infrastructure projects.
• Maintain responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight throughout project delivery.
• Support project delivery efforts that strengthen long-term federal client relationships and position Halff for future opportunities.

Strategic Pursuits & Business Development (30%)

• Lead capture planning and pursuit strategies for targeted federal opportunities.
• Develop winning strategies for IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC, and task-order pursuits.
• Develop teaming strategies and support proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with MEP and Federal Practice leadership to grow revenue, backlog, and market presence.

Client & Market Development (10%)

• Build and expand relationships with federal agencies, contractors, and industry partners.
• Represent Halff at industry meetings, conferences, and networking events.
• Track agency priorities, procurement forecasts, and emerging opportunities.

Operational Administration & Oversight (10%)

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and resource oversight for targeted MEP staff.
• Support recruiting, workforce planning, and staff development initiatives.
• Assist with workload forecasting, resource planning, and utilization management.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated success winning and delivering federal facility and infrastructure projects.
• Experience with design-bid-build and design-build delivery methods. Experience with progressive design-build preferred.
• Strong understanding of federal procurement processes, contracting methods, and agency requirements.
• Proven ability to develop capture strategies and lead successful pursuit efforts.
• Experience serving as Project Manager, Principal-in-Charge, Program Manager, or similar leadership role on complex federal projects.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance project delivery responsibilities with strategic growth initiatives.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of MEP experience, including substantial federal project experience.
• Demonstrated record of successfully managing and delivering MEP projects for federal clients.
• Experience pursuing and winning federal contracts and task orders.
• Existing relationships with federal agencies, major federal contractors, and industry partners preferred.
• Experience with agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, VA, GSA, DHS, or other Department of War and civilian federal clients preferred.

Company Overview

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here

Halff has over 35 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here

We Offer Excellent Benefits, Including But Not Limited To

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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