Strategic Federal MEP Engineering Director

Halff Associates, Inc.; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

Disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with ESOP

HSA and FSA

Education savings plan

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Federal MEP Engineering Director to lead and grow our federal MEP practice.

This seller-doer role combines project leadership with business development, pursuing and delivering complex federal MEP projects while serving as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on key assignments. The candidate will collaborate with Federal Practice leaders to expand the firm’s federal presence, manage multidisciplinary teams, and build long-term client

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience serving as Project Manager, Principal-in-Charge, Program Manager, or similar leadership role on complex federal projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on federal MEP projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivery of federal facility and infrastructure projects.
• Maintain responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight throughout project delivery.
• Support capture planning and pursuit strategies for targeted federal opportunities.
• Develop teaming strategies and support proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Represent Halff at industry meetings, conferences, and networking events.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

Skills

MEP leadership

Federal project experience

Project management

Client relationship management

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering

Job description

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Federal MEP Engineering Director to lead and grow our federal MEP practice.

This seller-doer role combines project leadership with business development, pursuing and delivering complex federal MEP projects while serving as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on key assignments. The candidate will collaborate with Federal Practice leaders to expand the firm’s federal presence, manage multidisciplinary teams, and build long-term client