Director - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing / Fire Protection

Job Type

Full-time

Description

If you are a team player with a passion to drive your career in leading and growing our MEP Division, Popli Design Group (PDG) is the place for you!

This candidate will have the responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the Department, including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection. This role requires strong communication skills to effectively engage with team leaders and the Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, holding each accountable for their respective responsibilities. The Director willactively drive the Business Development efforts and promote the growth of the Department. Participation in weekly and long-term Department meetings is expected. It is crucial for the Director to have a comprehensive understanding of the Department's S.W.O.T. (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) and to ensure the regular completion of essential divisional business tasks, such as managing the backlog and monthly billings.

Expectations:

The Director's primary role is to foster the growth of the division, both internally and with external clients, through direct engagement and collaboration with consultants. Building and maintaining relationships with key industry leaders is essential to drive business opportunities and benefit PDG. Additionally, the Director is responsible for forecasting and identifying when the division requires additional support. It should be acknowledged that roles and responsibilities may vary over time and may not always align precisely with the outlined expectations. Flexibility and adaptability are key in fulfilling the Director's overall responsibilities.

Financials:

Support the VP of Building Design Services (BDS) in the development of the Department budget
Maintains the Department backlog and recommends corrective actions
Reviews, develops and recommends corrections to the utilization
Supports the VP of BDS in the development of financial targets
Identifies potential issues with financial targets and recommends corrective actions
Holds accountable staff for timesheet submission
Ensures divisional billing reports are completed and returned and holds staff accountable if necessary
Review Project Manager timesheets of the division
Standards:

Supports the development & implementation of a BDS standard
Supports the development & implementation of a QA/QC process
Supports the development & implementation of Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Design Standards
Strategic Plan/Business Development:

Work with the VP of BDS to develop and maintain a strategic plan with 1, 5, and 10-year goals
Work with Team leaders to achieve the strategic plan goals
Strengthen local and regional relationships with owner clients and consultant clients
Identify strategic clients/projects to pursue
Attend local and state events beneficial to the growth of PDG
Attend tradeshows as necessary for the development of a market
Prepare, in conjunction with the marketing group, proposals
Staff Needs/Accountability

Host Bi-Monthly division meetings
Hold Team Leaders and Staff accountable
Deliver end of year salary performance and incentive comp to team leaders and for team members
Perform annual reviews of Team Leaders and set annual professional goals
Mentor Team Leaders to achieve their set goals
Work to create synergy between other divisional offices and team leaders
Be available for all major project related issues
Be available for all major staff related issues (personnel disputes, scheduling, utilization, etc)
Regular visits to remote offices where departmental staff are housed
Manage departmental training requirements
Relay company/professional development training needs (PM, presentation, Revit training, etc.) to VP of BDS
Maintain departmental long term staffing needs
Work with HR to perform departmental recruiting including review resumes, interviews, develop offers, fill out employee initiation forms, perform new hire tours, etc)
Requirements

Preferred Education, Certification & Experience:

BS in Mechanical or Electrical
Licensed Professional Engineer

(Required)
15+ Years of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering experience
A Valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required.
Software Knowledge

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
AutoDesk (Revit & AutoCAD)
Estimating Software (CostWorks)
Specification writing software (SpecBuilder and Masterworks)
Core Competencies:

Credibility
Collaboration skills
Communication Proficiency - Verbal and Written
Flexibility
Self-motivated

About Popli Design Group (PDG)

PDG is a well-established multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm that has been serving clients since 1982. With four decades of experience and expertise, we have evolved from a transportation engineering firm to a comprehensive, full-service organization with seven office locations in New York State. Our extensive portfolio of successful projects has earned us a trusted reputation among our clients.

Popli Design Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability or protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal law or Executive Orders.

Good faith salary range is provided, and salary package will be commensurate with experience.

Salary Description

$170,000 - $200,000