Mechanical Department Head

Responsibilities

• Train, support, and mentor team members
• Cookordinate the workload of the mechanical team
• Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest quality
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with clients as a key contact
• Provide technical expertise to the office in a variety of HVAC systems
• Independently complete calculations for and develop full design of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, including full equipment selection, for all scales of projects
• Write specifications and ensure coordination of their preparation with other disciplines
• Work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of applicable building codes
• Have an extensive understanding of the construction process
• Review shop drawings and answer questions during construction
• Conduct system analysis and comparisons regarding economical and functional considerations
• Produce due diligence and feasibility studies in support of client's requirements on systems of all levels of complexity

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical focus
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the HVAC design field
• PE registration required
• CAD required; Revit preferred
• Must understand appropriate codes and LEED requirements