Principal, Healthcare Mechanical Engineering

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in integrated design seeks a Principal in Healthcare Mechanical Engineering to lead strategic projects and business development in Sacramento. The role requires extensive experience in project management, client relations, and team leadership to enhance the engineering practice and ensure project success.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in project and team management within the healthcare sector.
• Strong business acumen with ability to manage budgets and analyze business results.
• Familiarity with project-related documents and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of healthcare projects.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans for health sector engineering.
• Hire and mentor a team of engineering project managers and designers.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Project Management

Client Service

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineering license

Job description

Principal, Healthcare Mechanical Engineering - ( 250001SS )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

As a Principal, Healthcare Mechanical Engineering, one must bring deep knowledge and thought leadership that is client-facing. A focus on experience and relationships in the A/E industry to contribute to the overall strategic and tactical leadership of the Stantec Health Sector engineering discipline, building and leading the health sector engineering practice in the Phoenix area. This position is client-facing, requiring leadership in strategic projects, while advancing the overall engineering practice as well as team growth and development. In addition, business development, contributions to project delivery standards and work processes, quality control, workload forecasting, financial performance accountability, and collaboration with other disciplines are critical. The Principal contributes to differentiating Stantec from other competing firms and thereby positions Stantec as innovators in the industry.

Your Key Responsibilities

Business Development/Marketing – approximately 25% of time

• Be a primary contributor to building Stantec’s Health Sector Engineering practice in the Sacramento area.

• Interface regularly with architectural, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering leaders in US West and across North America to thrive and contribute within the integrated design practice.

• Develop and execute strategic and tactical business and marketing plans for the health sector engineering practice in Sacramento/Northern California that align with Business Center, regional Buildings team, and Global Health Sector goals to advance the overall practice.

• Sustain and grow top-line revenue, helping to achieve growth objectives in the Sacramento and US West areas in collaboration with the Regional Business Leader, Business Center Practice Leaders, and Engineering leaders in US West to achieve key operational performance metrics.

• Develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, and partner firms in the local and regional A/E industry.

• Assist with the development of the annual business plan and budget for the business center, and work with the leadership team to achieve key performance indicators.

• Develop presentation materials and present to clients at strategic industry events.

• Represent the firm through published articles, public speaking engagements, and attendance at industry and community events, meetings, and conferences.

• Develop project proposals.

• Assist the marketing department with the development of health sector engineering marketing materials and content.

• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to inform strategic decision-making.

• Foster a high-performance culture by mentoring and developing junior business development team members.

People and Practice Management – approximately 15% of time

• Hire and lead a team consisting of engineering project managers, designers, and CAD/Revit production team members.

• Mentor a team of engineers and designers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• In conjunction with other stakeholders, identify and forecast staff needs and assignments based on current and projected workload and SME requirements.

• Hold project team members accountable for technical excellence, delivery standards, and best practices.

• Responsible for managing financial performance, quality control processes, and project delivery for Mechanical Engineering projects.

• Ensure compliance with best practices, including Stantec PM Frameworks Project Involvement.

Project Design and Delivery – approximately 50% of time

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of healthcare projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, including healthcare providers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure successful execution.

• Work with PMs and SMEs on key projects to develop and deliver client drawings, specifications, presentations, reports, and other deliverables.

• Work collaboratively with project leaders, architects, design partners, peers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and success metrics, and develop innovative and practical solutions, and meet the project's conditions of satisfaction.

• Successfully manage projects of significant scope, complexity, and revenue budget.

• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to address challenges proactively.

• Apply building engineering and project management knowledge while leading cross-functional resources to meet project requirements within established timeframes and budgets.

• Meet technical, contractual, schedule, budgetary and client service objectives for projects.

• Apply strong engineering skills, experience and knowledge to the design and oversight of the design for building projects.

• Manage and plan the production resources and workflow to produce the design documentation, drawings, and calculations required for engineering projects.

• Act as a QC reviewer on Health Sector Engineering projects.

• Oversee project timelines and budgets, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery of projects.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery processes.

• Establish strong relationships with healthcare providers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure design alignment with project objectives.

• Lead the mechanical design for healthcare facility projects, including HVAC, plumbing, and medical gas systems.

Technical Leadership – approximately 10% of time

• Maintain awareness of operational, technical, or regulatory changes within Mechanical Engineering and the AEC industry overall, disseminate such knowledge to the team and the firm, and integrate into existing processes and standards.

• Assist in maintaining and updating Health Sector Engineering specifications, technical documentation, and standards in collaboration with other technical resources within Stantec.

• Oversee Healthcare Engineering Design delivery process and best practices, and coordinate with other disciplines.

• Provide oversight for Healthcare Engineering staff education and certification process & balance firm, studio, and staff needs.

• Learning/Maintaining and Expanding Technical and Managerial Skills:

• Maintain current knowledge of technologies and trends impacting Stantec's core service offerings and markets and continually strengthen skills.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Outstanding client service skills with the ability to lead practice members in consistently delivering an exceptional standard of service to every client.

• Outstanding leadership and people management skills, with a focus on team collaboration and empowerment.

• 15 years of experience in project and team management within the healthcare sector, with a proven track record of successful project delivery

• Strong managerial skills with the ability to hire, engage, develop, and retain top-tier talent.

• Strong business acumen with ability to identify, develop, and map strategy, prepare, interpret, and manage budgets, and analyze business results.

• Business development skills with the ability to identify and develop prospects, nurture key relationships, cross-sell services, negotiate, and engage business.

• Comprehensive understanding of building project components, project management, and delivery systems; ability to continuously evaluate and refine processes to increase efficiency and client satisfaction.

• Ability to manage clients, projects, fees, scope, and teams to achieve budget, schedule, and deliverable objectives while meeting key stakeholder critical success factors.

• Familiarity with, and ability to produce, project-related documents and documentation standards required of a Project Manager.

• Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design.

• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards.

• A commanding knowledge of technical issues supporting delivered design services.

• Deep technical understanding and working knowledge of building systems.

• Strong knowledge of the Health Sector market externally,

• Deep understanding of and ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.

• Outstanding consulting skills with the ability to present a credible, engaging image in keeping with Stantec’s high service standards.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and polished presentation and public speaking skills.

• Fundamental understanding of NFPA 99, ASHRAE 170, and the California Building and Energy Codes as they specifically apply to hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and medical office buildings.

• Deep knowledge of healthcare plumbing, fuel oil systems and medical gas systems.

• Experience in identifying and managing items of risk that may occur on projects.

• Ability to identify and manage potential unanticipated scope.

• Passion to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and strategic mindset.

• Dedication to apply sustainable design principles within projects while maintaining the process-driven requirements of healthcare facilities.

• Successful history of collaboration with contractors in various construction delivery processes such as Design-Build, IPD, and Design Assist.

• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

• 15 years of related professional experience.

• Professional Engineering license required.

• Project Management Professional certification is a plus.

• LEED AP Credential preferred.

• Obtained ASHRAE Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) certification or similar specific to the engineering discipline.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace

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Salary Range(s):

• CA Other Areas $137,300 - CA Other Areas $205,900 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-California-Sacramento

Organization : BC-2045 Buildings-US California Engineering

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Manager

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 12, 2025, 11:10:51 AM

Req ID: 250001SS

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