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TERRA Engineering, Ltd. · 1 day ago

Mechanical Engineering Practice Lead

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$125K/yr - $165K/yr

10+ years exp

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is a woman-owned, full-service engineering firm seeking a Mechanical Engineering Practice Lead to manage a team of Mechanical Engineers. The role involves overseeing employee development, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and contributing to the strategic planning of the division.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing a team of Mechanical Engineers and adhering to TERRA Management Expectations for the full employee life cycle:

Active participation in hiring the right candidates

Onboard new employees to ensure a positive experience and decrease the time to proficiency

Set and update SMART goals that align and contribute the team, division or department, and organization

Provide regular, consistent coaching and feedback to assist with the employee’s success

Conduct career development conversations and outline career paths

Reward and recognize the right behaviors

Conduct end of the year performance reviews to prepare for the upcoming year by pointing out strengths to continue, opportunities for development, and activities or behaviors to modify or discontinue

Reviews and approves resource estimates and staffing assignment schedules for Mechanical Engineering for each project

Forecasts resources using resource planning and determines course of action to obtain resources (i.e., assign, acquire or develop)

Responsible for keeping up with and educating staff on industry trends

In partnership with the Director of MEP, executes on the development of future skill sets identified in the Division’s and Company’s strategic plan

Monitors the quality and progress of the team, ensuring production requirements are satisfied; works closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to mechanical staffing, quality of work, schedule performance or productivity

Establishes standards and procedure manuals for the Mechanical Engineering team, makes improvements to department procedures, and holds team accountable to adherence

Manages and deploys relative software and systems to the projects

Ensures compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the assigned discipline

Develops and implements policies and procedures within area of expertise

Ensures compliance with corporate policies

Audits Mechanical Engineering project work to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and contracts

Keeps abreast of current technology germane to the Mechanical Engineering team

Participates in professional organizations; makes presentations at meetings and seminars (internal and external)

Supports Professional Engineering licensing and technical papers in professional publications

Identifies project opportunities and assists in developing proposals

Participates in review of all major proposals and initiatives affecting the Mechanical Engineering team

Supports pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant

Provides technical consultation to client and Company management as needed

Partners with other leaders on staff development, division adherence to policies and procedures, and identifying and promoting best practices

Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseHVAC DesignPlumbing DesignFire Protection DesignData Center DesignTeam ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication Skills