MEP Engineering Manager

Exp Global Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

EXP, based in Chicago, seeks an MEP Engineering Manager to lead the Central Buildings Group. The role requires directing a multi-office team of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineers, with a client-centered approach and strong leadership.

The position emphasizes staff development and project delivery excellence. The role calls for a Bachelor’s in Engineering, PE registration, and 15+ years of experience, plus proven leadership and communication skills; building design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) credential
• 15+ years of experience
• Strong leadership and communication capabilities
• Building design experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a right-sized team of MEP engineers to support projects across multiple markets.
• Assign MEP resources to projects with respect to scope, schedule and budget requirements.
• Lead annual strategic planning for the MEP team as part of Building Group leadership.
• Coordinate resource management for MEP engineers across EXP sectors.
• Recruit, interview and hire MEP staff.
• Ensure the MEP team meets project budgets and schedules and maintains financial performance.
• Provide technical leadership and maintain EXP quality standards.
• Oversee project management for projects of varying size and complexity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Registered PE

Job description

Be our next MEP Engineering Manager

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Your work environment at EXP

As MEP Engineering Manager for the US Central Buildings Group at EXP, you will be based in Chicago and will lead a team of mechanical, electrical plumbing and fire protection engineers across multiple offices.

This position requires strong leadership skills, a desire for professional growth, the ability to work as an integral part of the team and a client-centered approach. Prior experience should include experience leading a team of MEP engineers in the successful execution of small-large scale projects. Prior experience with public agencies and alternative delivery projects (CMAR, Design-Build) is required.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

As MEP Engineering Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing a “right sized” team of MEP engineers to support projects in a variety of market sectors including Aviation, Rail + Transit, Federal and Higher Education.
• Assigning appropriate MEP resources to projects with respect to project scope, schedule and budget requirements.
• Participation as an integral part of Building Group leadership in the development of an annual strategic planning for the MEP team.
• Participation as an integral part of Building Group leadership in coordinating resource management for MEP engineers across EXP sectors.
• Coordination with other EXP offices to balance staffing and project needs.
• Participation with the leadership team in project pursuits and business development.
• Building Group MEP team resource planning and management.
• Recruiting, interviewing and hiring.
• Working with Building Group leadership to ensure the overall financial performance of the MEP team and to ensure project budgets and schedules are met.
• Technical leadership, quality control and maintaining EXP’s high standards for technical excellence throughout the MEP team.
• Project Management for projects of varying size, scales and complexity, with multidiscipline participation.
• Maintaining EXP’s client-centered approach.
• Conducting annual Performance Reviews and salary reviews for MEP staff.
• Developing technical standards and mentoring the development of the MEP engineering team.

What your experience looks like

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Registered PE
• 15+ years of experience
• Must have strong leadership skills and good communication capabilities.
• Building design experience is a must

The salary range for this role is $150,000 to $200,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.