About our client

Our client is a privately owned engineering firm that works on some of the largest marquee projects in the country. They operate simply, without layers of red tape. Their Science and Technology practice designs mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for research laboratories, academic science buildings, incubator and biotech lab space, public health labs, and cGMP facilities.

The role

The Department Head leads the Science and Technology practice and its most technically demanding projects. The current department head is retiring, and the incoming Department Head will work alongside him through a planned overlap before taking over the practice.

The position is based in Boston, MA.

What you would be doing

Department leadership

• Lead the department's engineering staff
• Manage department staffing, workload, and financial performance
• Develop senior engineers into the department's next technical leaders

Projects and clients

• Lead the firms laboratory and research facility projects
• Manage projects from start to finish, including scope, fee, and schedule
• Serve as the primary contact for clients and owners
• Oversee multi-discipline project teams

What we are looking for

• Licensed Professional Engineer, mechanical
• 16 or more years of mechanical and HVAC design experience on laboratory and research facilities
• Working knowledge of cGMP requirements
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams and managing client and owner relationships
• Experience managing engineering staff