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Director of MEP

Village of Fairport, New York, United States · On-site

$140k–$170k/yr

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Director of MEP Department: Business Administration Employment Type: Full Time Location: Fairport, New York Reporting To: Daniel Sargent Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 / year Description Summary The Director of MEP En…

Skills: Strategic Leadership, Technical Oversight, Operational Management, Project Delivery, Financial Performance

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Director of MEP

APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC

Village of Fairport, New York, United States • On-site

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  • $140k–$170k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Posted 16d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Director of MEP provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for the firm's Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing practice. This includes managing departmental growth, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and overseeing financial performance and staff development.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, and 10-15 years of progressive MEP experience. Proven success in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing business development and financial targets is required.

Full job description

Director of MEP

Department: Business Administration

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Fairport, New York

Reporting To: Daniel Sargent

Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 / year



Description

Summary

The Director of MEP Engineering provides strategic leadership, technical oversight, and operational management of the firm's Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) practice. This role is responsible for leading the department's growth, ensuring high-quality project delivery, maintaining financial performance, developing staff, and strengthening client relationships. The Director of MEP Engineering collaborates closely with Architectural, Civil, Structural, and Business Administration teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions while advancing the firm's strategic objectives.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level technical leadership and oversight across all MEP projects.
  • Ensure projects meet quality standards, client expectations, budgets, and schedules.
  • Develop and maintain departmental engineering standards, design protocols, QA/QC procedures, and best practices.
  • Support project teams in resolving complex engineering challenges and mitigating project risks.
  • Promote consistency in engineering documentation, specifications, and design standards.
  • Encourage the adoption of emerging technologies, BIM workflows, energy modeling, and other innovative design tools.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with existing and prospective clients.
  • Collaborate with Architectural, Civil, Structural, and other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions.
  • Support Project Leads throughout project execution.
  • Promote communication and collaboration across disciplines.
  • Maintain availability for major client, project, or operational issues
  • Develop and execute the strategic vision for the MEP Engineering Department in alignment with firm-wide goals.
  • Partner with executive leadership to establish and maintain departmental strategic plans.
  • Identify new business opportunities and strategic markets to expand MEP services.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, owners, consultants, contractors, and industry partners.
  • Represent the firm at industry organizations, conferences, networking events, and trade shows.
  • Collaborate with Marketing to prepare proposals, presentations, and qualifications packages.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the MEP Engineering team, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing disciplines.
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
  • Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and retain top engineering talent in partnership with Human Resources.
  • Conduct annual performance evaluations and establish professional development goals for managers and staff.
  • Coordinate departmental training initiatives, including technical, project management, leadership, and software development.
  • Conduct regular department meetings and maintain communication across departments.
  • Serve as the escalation point for significant personnel or project-related issues.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to develop departmental budgets and financial targets.
  • Monitor departmental financial performance, including Revenue, Profitability, Utilization, Backlog, Monthly billings, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Forecast staffing and resource needs based on backlog and workload.
  • Review project performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
  • Ensure timely timesheet submissions and billing documentation.
  • Balance resources across projects to maximize efficiency and profitability.
  • Support continuous process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.



Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline (Master's degree preferred).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive MEP engineering experience, including leadership responsibilities.
  • Experience within an Architecture/Engineering or multidisciplinary consulting firm is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of MEP building systems, project management, and engineering design.
  • Proven business development and client relationship management experience.
  • Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, utilization, and profitability.



Preferred Software Proficiency

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Autodesk Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • BIM platforms
  • Project management and resource planning software

Related keywords

MEP EngineeringProfessional EngineerPE LicenseAutodesk RevitAutoCADBIMMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPlumbing EngineeringProject ManagementQA/QCEnergy ModelingBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ForecastingUtilizationKPIs

About APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC

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APD is a national firm that empowers our team to provide innovative solutions resulting in enduring relationships.

Industry
Accessible Architecture and Design
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Fairport, NY
LinkedIn followers
2,590

APD Engineering & Architecture is a multidisciplinary design firm providing integrated architecture and engineering solutions for clients nationwide. For more than 30 years, we've partnered with retailers, restaurants, developers, municipalities, and franchise organizations to bring projects from concept to completion. By bringing multiple disciplines together under one roof, we help simplify complex projects, streamline coordination, and deliver strategic solutions that support our clients' growth and expansion goals.

Offices: 290 Woodcliff Drive, Suite 3A / 301, Fairport, NY 14450, US

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringStructural EngineeringSustainable DesignPrototypical ProgramsMulti-site ProgramsMEP EngineeringPrototype DesignPermittingand LiDAR Scanning
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About APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC

LinkedInVisit site

APD is a national firm that empowers our team to provide innovative solutions resulting in enduring relationships.

Industry
Accessible Architecture and Design
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Fairport, NY
LinkedIn followers
2,590

APD Engineering & Architecture is a multidisciplinary design firm providing integrated architecture and engineering solutions for clients nationwide. For more than 30 years, we've partnered with retailers, restaurants, developers, municipalities, and franchise organizations to bring projects from concept to completion. By bringing multiple disciplines together under one roof, we help simplify complex projects, streamline coordination, and deliver strategic solutions that support our clients' growth and expansion goals.

Offices: 290 Woodcliff Drive, Suite 3A / 301, Fairport, NY 14450, US

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringStructural EngineeringSustainable DesignPrototypical ProgramsMulti-site ProgramsMEP EngineeringPrototype DesignPermittingand LiDAR Scanning
View all jobs at APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC

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