At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next MEP Engineering Manager
Your work environment at EXP
As MEP Engineering Manager for the US Central Buildings Group at EXP, you will be based in Chicago and will lead a team of mechanical, electrical plumbing and fire protection engineers across multiple offices.
This position requires strong leadership skills, a desire for professional growth, the ability to work as an integral part of the team and a client-centered approach. Prior experience should include experience leading a team of MEP engineers in the successful execution of small-large scale projects. Prior experience with public agencies and alternative delivery projects (CMAR, Design-Build) is required.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
As MEP Engineering Manager your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and managing a “right sized” team of MEP engineers to support projects in a variety of market sectors including Aviation, Rail + Transit, Federal and Higher Education.
- Assigning appropriate MEP resources to projects with respect to project scope, schedule and budget requirements.
- Participation as an integral part of Building Group leadership in the development of an annual strategic planning for the MEP team.
- Participation as an integral part of Building Group leadership in coordinating resource management for MEP engineers across EXP sectors.
- Coordination with other EXP offices to balance staffing and project needs.
- Participation with the leadership team in project pursuits and business development.
- Building Group MEP team resource planning and management.
- Recruiting, interviewing and hiring.
- Working with Building Group leadership to ensure the overall financial performance of the MEP team and to ensure project budgets and schedules are met.
- Technical leadership, quality control and maintaining EXP’s high standards for technical excellence throughout the MEP team.
- Project Management for projects of varying size, scales and complexity, with multidiscipline participation.
- Maintaining EXP’s client-centered approach.
- Conducting annual Performance Reviews and salary reviews for MEP staff.
- Developing technical standards and mentoring the development of the MEP engineering team.
What your experience looks like
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Registered PE
- 15+ years of experience
- Must have strong leadership skills and good communication capabilities.
- Building design experience is a must
The salary range for this role is $150,000 to $200,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.
About Us
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.
About the TeamEXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.
Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.
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