Director, MEP Engineering
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New York City, NY - USA
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Job Summary
Director MEP Engineering
New York NY Hybrid Full-Time
About Us
Shape the iconic skyline of New York! Join HLZAE a wholly owned subsidiary of Milrose Consultants. We build more than buildingswe build confidence in compliance restoration and renewal. As a trusted leader in both architecture and engineering we focus on existing building restoration and existing system retrofitting including building envelope consulting façade restoration MEP system upgrades and energy engineering. All of which is to establish a partnership with our clients to preserve and enhance New York Citys iconic skyline. Our team brings deep technical expertise and a commitment to excellence across every phase of design inspection and construction administration.
Position Overview
Were seeking a Director MEP Engineering to lead an MEP/FP Engineering studio and oversee a team of professional engineers and technical this role you will be responsible for all conventional aspects of NYC building mechanical electrical plumbing and fire protection systems and overseeing project management client relations / business development productivity and development of staff for the department.
You will provide senior-level technical leadership across complex MEP/FP projects involving existing buildings restoration and rehabilitation. The Director will also manage a select portfolio of projects (mostly consulting projects) functioning as a project lead for approximately 15 to 25% of the role.
This is a strategic people-focused leadership role that shapes technical standards strengthens team culture and advances company-wide initiatives.
What Youll Do
Lead People & Operations
- Direct studio staffing workload balance and resource planning for the MEP/FP Engineering team.
- Build and sustain a collaborative high-performing team culture focused on accountability quality and growth.
- Coach and develop engineers through mentorship performance feedback and career planning.
- Support recruiting interviewing and onboarding of structural engineering staff as needed.
Drive Quality & Technical Excellence
- Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for HVAC electrical plumbing fire alarm and life safety systems.
- Serve as senior technical advisor and primary client contact for major accounts and strategic projects.
- Oversee project staffing resource allocation budgets schedules and deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with applicable building codes energy codes and industry standards.
- Coordinate with architects structural engineers consultants contractors and regulatory agencies.
- Support business development initiatives including proposals presentations and client meetings.
- Drive innovation sustainability initiatives and adoption of emerging technologies.
- Monitor project performance metrics and implement process improvements.
Manage Financial & Project Performance
- Partner with Project Managers to oversee project budgeting staffing plans schedules and contractual requirements.
- Monitor studio and project-level financial performance including profitability utilization and billing progress.
- Assist with reducing Aged Accounts Receivable and improving cash flow.
- Identify opportunities to improve studio efficiency workflows and delivery processes.
Guide Strategy & Communication
- Champion HLZAEs mission values technical standards and safety culture.
- Communicate studio performance staffing needs and priorities to the Management Team.
- Participate in strategic planning and contribute to firm-wide initiatives impacting growth and operations.
Lead Projects
- Serve as project lead for selected MEP/FP engineering projects ( 15 to 25% of the role).
- Support business development efforts proposal development and client relationship management as needed.
- Represent HLZAE in client meetings site visits and industry engagements.
What Youll Bring
Required:
- 1215 years of experience in MEP engineering or a related engineering discipline that has a primary focus on existing building / retrofitting projects.
- Bachelors degree in mechanical Engineering (Masters degree encouraged).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Demonstrated success leading technical teams and managing staff performance and development.
- Strong project management expertise including budgeting scheduling and client coordination.
- In-depth knowledge of NYC Building Codes zoning regulations and existing building requirements.
- Extensive experience with existing building mechanical piping electrical and HVAC systems.
- Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred:
- Experience with local law compliance initiatives energy upgrades and sustainable building systems.
- Certified energy manager commissioning accreditation other energy and/or LEED accreditations preferred.
Work Environment & Schedule
- This position is based in New York NY with a hybrid work schedule.
- Standard working hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Local travel to job sites as required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $185000 - $215000 based on knowledge skills and experience.
- Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance and 401(k) plan with match.
- Paid time off: Holiday vacation sick personal and birthday.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
HLZAE Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Milrose Consultants LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
HLZAE Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at .
Notice to third party agencies:
Please refrain from calling or emailing our team directly. Our in-house Talent Acquisition team manages all recruiting operations including the selection and management of all external suppliers.
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