Department Manager - Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering
Job Description
Job Description
Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.
Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development.
We are seeking a strong Engineer with leadership capability to lead our Boston Plumbing & Fire Protection Department and supporting the function enterprise-wide.
Primary responsibilities will include :
- Serve as an engineering leader and technical expert with the ability to answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the engineering staff.
- Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by.
- Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects.
- Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff.
- Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors.
- Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally
- Perform department management activities including recruitment, hiring, coaching, and leadership
The basic requirements for this position include :
- 10 plus years’ experience in plumbing / fire protection design
- Team supervisory experience
- Bachelor’s degree I mechanical engineering required; PE license preferred
- Strong technical writer
- Strong knowledge of building codes
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment with the ability to work individually or as part of a team.
- Knowledge of Sustainable certification programs
- Strong software skills including Revit
As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.
Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.
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Accepting resumes from candidates only. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer’s HR / Recruiting Department to submit resumes.
This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening.
Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.
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