Mechanical/Industrial Ventilation Department Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical/Industrial Ventilation Department Manager to lead Jedson’s mechanical engineering team, with a strong focus on industrial ventilation systems. This role is responsible for technical leadership, project delivery, and team management, ensuring high-quality solutions for complex industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Mechanical/Industrial Ventilation department, including engineers, designers, and support staff (approx. 15 team members)
• Lead the design and analysis of industrial ventilation, dust collection, HVAC, and process exhaust systems
• Provide technical expertise and quality oversight on engineering deliverables
• Collaborate with project managers and other discipline leads to execute multi-discipline projects
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering technical growth and professional development
• Develop and maintain department standards, tools, and best practices
• Support client relationships and business development activities, including proposal preparation and estimating
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years’ experience
• Experience working within a consulting/EPCM engineering environment
• Mechanical engineering experience, with emphasis on industrial ventilation and HVAC
• Strong knowledge of industrial ventilation design standards (e.g., ACGIH, NFPA, ASHRAE)
• Experience with industrial projects (chemical, manufacturing, pulp & paper, or related industries)
• Proficiency in relevant design and simulation software
• Experience leading teams (formally or informally)
• Department management experience preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Growth-Oriented Mindset: Drives expansion, seizes opportunity, and maintains focus on long-term success
• Vertical and Operations Stewardship: Deep understanding of vertical structures and how to scale them effectively
• Action Bias: Keeps the organization moving forward; eliminates stagnation
• Vision & Foresight: Anticipates obstacles and adjusts course before issues impact outcomes
• Operational Mastery: Strong competency in operational execution, systems thinking, and performance improvement. Able to separate “signal from noise”
• Strategic Influence: Aligns teams behind the vision and inspires followership
• Balanced Leadership: Creates equilibrium between strategic thinking, tactical execution, and people leadership

Skills

• Technical expertise in mechanical engineering, particularly in industrial ventilation and HVAC
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and mentor a team
• Project management and leadership experience
• Knowledge of relevant design and simulation software

Benefits

Relocation assistance will be provided to preferred candidates.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD