Senior Leader, Federal MEP Engineering

Halff Associates, Inc.; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

Long-term and short-term disability

Paid time off and holidays

Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans

ESOP

HSA

529 College Savings Plan

FSA

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Federal MEP Engineering Director to lead pursuit, delivery, and growth of federal MEP projects within the firm’s Federal Practice. This seller-doer role will manage projects as PM or PIC and mentor technical teams.

The Director will develop client relationships, orchestrate capture efforts, and oversee strategic pursuits to expand Halff's federal presence and backlog while ensuring high-quality MEP solutions for federal agencies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on federal MEP projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Business development

Federal contract experience

Client relationship management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Federal MEP Engineering Director to lead pursuit, delivery, and growth of federal MEP projects within the firm’s Federal Practice. This seller-doer role will manage projects as PM or PIC and mentor technical teams.

The Director will develop client relationships, orchestrate capture efforts, and oversee strategic pursuits to expand Halff's federal presence and backlog while ensuring high-quality MEP solutions for federal agencies.