California Buildings MEP Team Leader
Los Angeles, CA, US Orange, CA, US
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.
As the California Building MEP Discipline Leader you are responsible for management and leadership of the building MEP business function of all staff within the discipline in Mott MacDonald California.
You will support unit general managers to manage their unit with respect to recruitment and resourcing, promotions and salary reviews, and day-to-day line management of staff including training approvals and leave authorizations. You will manage the development of staff within the discipline, including approval of individual development plans and training plans for each staff member within your discipline.
You will be responsible for working alongside leadership to develop opportunities, lead pursuits, grow the team and oversee the delivery of the technical work.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the sector providing consulting services in the transportation-built environment, notably vertical structures such as stations, Depots, OMF facilities and Logistic hubs. Experience in delivering California projects is preferred.
As a project technical lead you will manage delivery of project work, supervising and directing the work of others within the project team to deliver high quality technical work.
Key Responsibilities
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Leading the growth of the MEP business within the Building Services team within California
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Developing the pipeline of opportunities within the Los Angeles area
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Leading multi disciplinary proposals on transit and built environment projects
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Manage the regional building MEP discipline business function, managing staff and projects within the discipline, and driving integration and collaboration across geographical and organizational boundaries
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Implement the building MEP discipline plan, monitor performance and meet the annual budget, make recruitment, resourcing, salary and promotion decisions for staff within the discipline
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Be a figurehead for the building MEP discipline regionally and globally, and create a regional network that provides joined up leadership for the building MEP discipline
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Manage skills, capabilities and competencies of staff within the building MEP discipline and manage the implementation of development and training plans for individual staff
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Maintain strong engagement with Units and Divisions and report on the progress of the building MEP discipline through agreed building MEP discipline metrics
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Plan for succession and appoint deputies and technical leaders as required
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Appoint individuals from the Early Career Professional community to support the building MEP discipline in meeting the Discipline objectives
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Understand the external regional market related to the building MEP discipline and ensure the building MEP discipline is engaged in external engagement activity that will develop new work and revenue streams, and maintain an excellent regional and global reputation
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Manage targeted client relationships to grow the business and identify the technical resources needed to pursue, win and deliver projects.
Candidates who can demonstrate the following skills and experience will be considered for the role:
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BEng & MSc in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Building Services.
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Experience in design management and MEP Engineering Design of Transportation stations, Depots, OMF facilities and Logistics Buildings is a requirement
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15+ years of relevant experience with both public and private sector clients
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PE in California is required
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Will be experienced in the design and construction of innovative and technically challenging buildings
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Experience of delivering Net-Zero Design required
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Will have exemplary client management skills and will be able to easily maintain relationships while simultaneously growing the business and winning new work and clients.
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Extremely commercially aware.
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Have an existing network of contacts for potential projects.
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Proven record of bidding and winning work.
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Experience of managing teams of M&E Engineers and acting as project director for major projects.
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Work with other directors to shape the future of the business and develop effective strategies to further grow the business unit.
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ILFI, LEED, WELL, or Envision accreditation preferred
Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!
Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.
The expected salary for this position is X-X.
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
Equal opportunity is the law.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles