HDR · 4 hours ago
Mechanical Principal - Laboratories
Pennington, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $196K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company that fosters a culture of inclusion and innovation. In the role of Mechanical Principal, you will lead mechanical engineering efforts, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure project compliance while driving client relations and business growth.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development
Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing, design and production meetings with regard to mechanical systems
Assume the mechanical lead on many projects
Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines
Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule
Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work efforts with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule
Work with the Project Manager, Regional Controller and Regional Director for project reviews with corporate management as needed
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
A minimum of 10 years in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project and AutoCAD
Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination and project management experience
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis
Understand the design process for research and laboratory facilities and facilitate clear communication to provide leadership for the entire design team
Be a conceptual thinker who can engage and challenge our integrated architecture and engineering teams during the early stages of projects to inform design strategies
Work with the local leadership to drive the growth of new business through new client relationships, while also continuing to focus on growing our scope of service offering to existing clients
Develop strategies, capture plans, and initiate/build relationships with key clients
Collaborate with leadership to support pursuit go/no-go and strategy discussions
Possess and maintain knowledge of client technical needs and plans, track current and trending business environment, and maintain awareness of client assessment of HDR to anticipate, track, and capture contract assignments
Work in partnership with others, including other Sectors and Business Groups, to drive new business prospects and more existing client opportunities
Support the development of qualifications packages and proposal submittals by developing scope, schedule, and fees and addressing staffing and expertise requirements
Monitor and track projects for successful execution inclusive of technical and financial aspects
Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Lab facilities experience
Preference given to local candidates
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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