Senior Mechanical Engineer

Charles + Charles USA; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction technology company is seeking a Director of Field Operations to lead site operations across North America. This remote role involves overseeing project installations and ensuring MEP integration, while managing field teams and subcontractors. The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical Engineering degree and has over 5 years of MEP construction experience. The position requires strong expertise in HVAC and controls, along with comfort in active construction environments. Some travel across North America is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in MEP construction, field operations, or commissioning.
• Strong background in HVAC, plumbing, hydronics, and controls/BAS.
• Proven experience commissioning and troubleshooting building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations from project kickoff through installation.
• Oversee integration with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and automation systems.
• Manage field teams, subcontractors, and external partners.

Skills

Mechanical systems expertise

MEP integration

Controls/BAS knowledge

Project management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Client

We are working with a construction technology company who help GCs, Developers and Owners mitigate risk on their construction projects, subsequently improving profitability and helping to meet deadlines. They are a small sized firm with less than 50 employees, who work across North America, but are expanding rapidly in South Florida.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Director of Field Operations to lead site operations across North America, ensuring excellence in planning, installation, integration, and commissioning of its Construction Risk Mitigation Platform on complex projects. This role demands strong expertise in mechanical systems, broader MEP integration, and controls, along with proven experience executing work on active construction sites and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

As a hands-on leader, the Director supports a growing operations team while working directly with clients, contractors, and partners to deliver successful implementations and a high-quality customer experience.

The role is remote with some travel required across North America every few months.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations from project kickoff through installation, commissioning, and close‑out


• Oversee integration with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, hydronic, and building automation systems


• Manage field teams, subcontractors, and external partners


• Review drawings, scopes, and contracts to ensure constructability and alignment


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex site issues


• Develop and improve installation standards, SOPs, and QA/QC processes


• Act as the senior technical point of contact for clients and contractors


• Support the growth and structure of the field operations team

Required Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline


• 5+ years in MEP construction, field operations, or commissioning


• Strong background in HVAC, plumbing, hydronics, and controls/BAS


• Proven experience commissioning and troubleshooting building systems


• Experience managing multiple complex construction projects concurrently


• Comfortable working on active construction sites and traveling extensively