Garnet River® is a full-service information technology company that customizes solutions for its clients. We solve challenges through staff augmentation, project-based teams and technical solutions. Our staffing division works as a recruiting arm for companies in the region and across the country. Clients turn to us to help them find professional talent.
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer Manager for our client. The Mechanical Engineer Manager leads the Engineering team. This position provides mentorship and coaching to the team, sharing knowledge, insights and experiences.
This opportunity can sit in either Pittsfield, MA, Farmington, CT, or Albany, NY.
Job Duties
Technical
- Subject matter expert on engineering principles, material properties, and other applicable engineering concepts.
- Maintains knowledge of all applicable codes, safety requirements, and other standards.
- Prepares working drawings and specifications and performs detailed calculations for complex projects.
- Prepares/reviews/approves technical reports prepared by Engineers and PEs. Coordinates design with all other disciplines.
- Ensures construction documents are stamped by an authorized individual and according to professional standards.
- Is proficient in and can instruct others with utilizing relevant design and analytical software.
- Takes a lead role in coordinating with multidiscipline teams.
- Proficient in communicating technical concepts, both verbally and in written form.
- Actively seeks the latest technologies related to engineering principles and practices.
Project Management
- Guides the team on providing technical expertise and advises client on best solutions and recommendations in design.
- When client requests are out of scope, price additional services, for review and approval by client.
- Guides the team in understanding client needs and analyzes constraints in project schedule, scope, and budget to add value through proposed solutions.
- Maintains project schedules. Direct certain members of a team through specific portion(s) of a project with the assistance of a project manager.
- Guides the team in leveraging knowledge of planning, design delivery, and construction completion to make informed recommendations to the client.
- Ensures project deliverables for the team are completed at the expected quality, and within budget and schedule.
- Asks thoughtful, relevant, and open-ended questions to better understand clients’ needs. Actively listens to develop rapport.
- Visits project sites, attends meeting with clients, architects and engineers.
- Prepare status updates on projects via reports and communicate to leadership, and internal clients. Reviews reports from Jr. staff.
Business Development
- Leverages professional network to engage locally with the industry on thought leadership. Engages in marketing efforts for company.
- Actively contributes to professional networks to share relevant knowledge expected from the client.
Develops detailed proposals and estimates in support of the bidding process, working collaboratively with the marketing department.
Responsible for developing new client business and engaging in strategic planning for the department.
Leadership/Management
- Lead Engineering Team by leveraging strengths and helping achieve goals/deadlines.
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and provide a high quality of customer service.
- Maintains a people first approach and entrepreneurial initiative. Guides the team in assessing risk management and business impact when implementing process improvement.
- Assist leadership with executing the strategic initiatives of the firm and sharing ideas for improvement on implementation.
- Continues education to remain competitive with latest technologies and practices. Trains newly hired staff and assists with the development of staff through day-to-day interactions.Develops mentorship programs.
Financial Acumen
- Understands accurate timekeeping and the importance for project performance and budgets. Assist management with monitoring due dates and utilization of resources with the goal of project profitability. Approves timesheets, expense accounts and billing.
- Assists management with monitoring team labor and expenses. Reviews monthly labor reports.
Client Service
- Build relationship capital with clients through project work and networking events.
- Exhibits a balance of self-confidence and humility. Cultivates and gains trust through active listening and being a team player.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience preferred.
- Professional Engineer Licensure
- Ability to use Engineering software and Microsoft Suite products.
Annual Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00
At Garnet River, we care about our employees. We strongly believe in work/family balance. Our robust employee benefits package includes a competitive salary.
Garnet River LLC is an Equal Employment opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)
