Assoc. Professor - Mechanical Engineering jobs in Phoenix, AZ

SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineering Manager is an experienced leader within the Engineering field that manages, plans, directs, evaluates and improves operations for a variety of commercial building projects and clients. This role is responsible for major and complex assignments with long-term business implications, managing complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, managing a design team, and contributing to the overall business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as Mechanical Engineer of Record for design projects
• Serve as a recognized technical expert in engineering discipline
• Serve as technical liaison on matters pertaining to design
• Communicate with and manage clients
• Serve as the people manager for the design team
• Develop training schedule for design team
• Provide consultation to management, designers and clients
• Provide routine project and performance feedback to design team
• Provide technical leadership in design reviews, modifications and recommends modifications
• Enhance technical excellence in design team
• Identify and recommend where improvements in knowledge of the discipline are needed or where technical training is needed
• Establish a total quality management strategy to assure early involvement on design processes
• Provide leadership to help focus and integrate new technology smoothly into design
• Suggest areas where technology advancements are needed and recommend approaches to address top problems within the organization or projects in focused technical area
• Lead the quality control process on assigned projects
• Coach and mentor team members
• Identify and mitigate potential risks/issues throughout project life cycle
• Coordinate with internal engineering disciplines as needed including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection to ensure the project designs are effectively integrated for each project
• Perform initial site investigations and observations of work done by the installing contractor(s) related to contracted projects
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships
• Attend construction site observations and construction administration
• Maintain project details and progress in CRM
• Project management and design duties as needed or required

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong proven interpersonal and leadership skills
• Commitment to excellence
• Job ownership
• Relationship management
• Critical evaluation and thinking
• Customer service
• Conflict resolution
• Negotiating with others
• Active listening
• Judgement and decision-making
• Time management
• Business acumen
• Ethical practice

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Practical application of engineering science and technology including principles, techniques, procedures and equipment
• Design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
• Complex mathematical methods

Skilled in:

• Using the right engineering methods or formulas to solve problems
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Monitoring/assessing performance of team members to make improvements or take corrective action
• Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes

Ability to:

• Imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
• Think creatively
• Interface effectively with all levels of the organization
• Empower and inspire team members
• Apply advanced techniques, modifications, and theories to a variety of complex situations
• Actively learn to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Be a visionary for future success of team
• Work with minimal supervision

REQUIRED QUALIFICIATIONS

• Professional Engineer (PE) license and designation
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering discipline
• 7 years of relevant commercial building MEP systems design experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of building codes and ability to perform accurate load calculations
• Comprehensive knowledge of sustainable design practices
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in the use of Revit and engineering modeling tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous project manager or senior designer experience
• Certifications in Energy Management and CxA
• 10 years of experience in engineering design in the MEP field
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Revit and engineering modeling tools