Vice President (Mechanical)

Allen + Shariff Corporation

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Pay

Generous PTO

Holiday leave

Employee Referral Program

Medical Insurance

HSA Contributions

FSA Health Care

Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Assistance

Paid Pregnancy Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Community Service Day

Job summary

Allen + Shariff Corporation, an international MEP engineering firm, seeks a Vice President with hands-on HVAC design expertise to co-lead our Chicago office. You will provide technical leadership within Mechanical, mentor staff, and drive project delivery to meet budget and quality targets.

Responsibilities include aligning corporate goals with the Chicago team, maintaining quality control, and strengthening client relationships while guiding proposals and negotiations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (mechanical focus).
Minimum 15 years of experience in HVAC design.
PE registration required.
CAD is required; Revit preferred.
In-depth understanding of mechanical and plumbing systems, including codes and LEED requirements.
Proven leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Participate with the Corporate Management Team to set goals, direction, and policy for the company.
Communicate the company and Chicago office direction to the local team.
Mentor staff to improve technical capability and production efficiency.
Coach team members and provide growth opportunities.
Maintain and improve QC procedures for mechanical and plumbing designs.
Build and strengthen client relationships and participate in proposals and negotiations.
Develop and track project goals for the office or group.
Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to high quality.

Skills

HVAC Design

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

PE registration

Tools

CAD

Revit

Job description

Allen + Shariff is an international MEP engineering firm providing consulting and design services in the United States and Mexico and project management services in the Middle East. Our mission is to engineer an exceptional level of personal care and connection designed to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive. We have fun at work doing what we love to do and are proud to be certified as a "Great Place to Work." A+S is seeking a Vice President with strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC Design to co-lead its Chicago, Illinois office. In addition to providing technical expertise to the office within the Mechanical discipline, the Vice President will share responsibility for the achievement of key Company objectives.

Responsibilities

Participate with the Corporate Management Team to establish and implement goals, direction, and policy for the company as a whole.
Communicate the direction, goals, and policies of the overall company and the Chicago office to the local team.
Continually improve staff performance in terms of technical capability and production efficiency via mentorship.
Coach team members and provide opportunities for growth and development.
Maintain and improve quality control procedures related to mechanical and plumbing designs.
Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with current and prospective clients.
Strategize with business development staff and participate in proposal presentations and negotiations.
Develop, evaluate, and track project goals for the office or group.
Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.
Debrief and critique project performance with team members.
Ensure office is properly staffed and workloads are appropriately assigned.
Evaluate performance of team members and address any issues.
Provide technical expertise to the office on a variety of HVAC systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical focus.
Minimum 15 years of experience in the HVAC design field.
PE registration required.
CAD required; Revit preferred.
In-depth understanding of mechanical and plumbing systems, including all relevant codes and LEED requirements.
Proven leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

Benefits