Plumbing Engineering Manager: Team Lead & Innovator

Colonial Group; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Plumbing Engineering Manager who combines hands-on technical leadership with people management to deliver complex building projects.

You will mentor engineers, manage performance, coordinate design across disciplines, and ensure quality, scope, schedule and budget alignment. The role requires deep engineering knowledge and a collaborative, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; PE license preferred.
• 12+ years progressive engineering experience required.
• PE license preferred; additional certifications (e.g., BEMP, CPD, CDP) preferred.
• Proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry knowledge, and relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Leads and mentors a team of engineers and designers within the sector.
• Acts as hiring manager and provides performance feedback and career guidance.
• Manages project staffing, scheduling, scope and quality to meet objectives.
• Provides coaching and conducts regular performance discussions.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colonial Group in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Plumbing Engineering Manager who combines hands-on technical leadership with people management to deliver complex building projects.

You will mentor engineers, manage performance, coordinate design across disciplines, and ensure quality, scope, schedule and budget alignment. The role requires deep engineering knowledge and a collaborative, client-focused approach.