What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Department Head position at Allen + Shariff Corporation?
Allen Shariff is an international MEP engineering firm providing consulting and design services in the United States and Mexico, and project management services in the Middle East. Our mission is to engineer an exceptional level of personal care and connection designed to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive. We have fun at work doing what we love to do and are proud to be certified as a “Great Place to Work.” Additionally, our Pittsburgh Office has been designated a “Best Place to Work” by the Pittsburgh Business Times.
A S is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer with strong technical, communication, and leadership skills who will not only be engaged with exciting projects and clients but also lead the work of the mechanical department in its Pittsburgh office. The Department Head will coordinate the team’s workload while also being responsible for working independently on multiple concurrent projects, both in design and construction, and preparing contract documents and specifications for complex building systems.
Responsibilities
- Train, support, and mentor team members.
- Coordinate the workload of the mechanical team.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.
- Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with clients as a key contact.
- Provide technical expertise to the office in a variety of HVAC systems.
- Independently complete calculations for and develop full design of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, including full equipment selection, for all scales of projects.
- Write specifications and ensure coordination of their preparation with other disciplines.
- Work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of applicable building codes.
- Have an extensive understanding of the construction process. Review shop drawings and answer questions during construction.
- Conduct system analysis and comparisons regarding economical and functional considerations.
- Produce due diligence and feasibility studies in support of client’s requirements on systems of all levels of complexity.
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- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical focus.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the HVAC design field.
- PE registration required.
- CAD required; Revit preferred.
- Must understand appropriate codes and LEED requirements.
- Bonus Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
- At least 7.5 Holiday Days
- Employee Referral Program
- Medical Insurance
- Company contribution to Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Platform with Rewards
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Professional Development Assistance
- Paid Pregnancy Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Community Service Day
