Nevada Building Engineering Services Team Leader

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Building Engineering Services Team Leader to oversee a multidisciplinary design team in Reno, Nevada. This role requires a proven leader with over 7 years of experience and strong project management skills.

The successful candidate will support various market sectors, manage team workload, and ensure high-quality outcomes. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, along with a commitment to company culture.

Qualifications

• Proven leader with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing multidisciplinary design team.
• Serve as Senior Engineer or Project Manager on key initiatives.
• Oversee team workload and scheduling to ensure quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Lead and grow a high‑performing multidisciplinary design team (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Control Systems, & Fire Protection).
• Support projects across diverse markets, including Technology & Data, Water/Wastewater, Power, Healthcare, Education & Science, and more.
• Foster a team culture focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee team workload, scheduling, quality control, and staff development.
• Serve as a Senior Engineer or Project Manager on key initiatives, ensuring successful outcomes from concept to completion.
• Work closely with regional and national leaders across business groups to align strategy, support marketing, and drive growth.
• Support company policies, mentor technical staff, and contribute to planning, proposals, and client engagement.

What We’re Looking For

• A proven leader with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong project management skills and a passion for delivering high‑quality work.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator across teams and markets.
• Strategic thinker who can balance technical leadership with business development.

Role Overview – Building Engineering Services Team Leader

• Act as the geographic lead in Nevada for the BES business group, growing and leading a multi‑discipline design team supporting building‑related work across multiple market sectors.
• Provide leadership for operations of a production team, including staff development, morale, workload planning, quality control, schedule adherence, and marketing support.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor, and improve technical competencies of BES staff to meet client needs and market drivers.
• Assist with daily operations, such as project oversight and management reviews.
• May also function as Senior/Lead Engineer and/or Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects.
• Take administrative responsibility for staff and technical service functions and coordinate services with other teams.
• Be involved in marketing, planning, proposals, and interviews when applicable.
• Ensure all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project‑management systems and support company policy.
• Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel.
• Work cooperatively with local Area Management, Regional Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Group Managers, and marketing staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to actively participate in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Company Commitment & EEO Statement

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of criminal histories, arrest, or conviction records.

Location & Employment Details

Reno, Nevada, United States – Full‑time, Regular employee status.

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