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Director of Engineering, Building Design

Jobot
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026
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Job details:
National Building Design Engineering firm looking for an executive level engineering manager to help drive business development in the commercial, healthcare and higher education space along with manage day to day operations

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Lincoln Sprague
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Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year


A bit about us:

We are a Full-Service Engineering company that specializes in providing design and engineering services for all aspects of building and utility infrastructure construction. Our retention rates are incredible and have extremely long term partnerships and client relationships.

We have an opportunity for a senior level electrical or mechanical engineer to join our team and help grow our New England presence. Experience within commercial, industrial, higher education and/or healthcare is a plus.

This can be an opportunity to join our ownership team as well.


Why join us?
  • Excellent work environment
  • Training and professional development
  • Competitive salary
  • Outstanding health & dental insurance
** Company pays for all deductibles
  • Exceptional 401K retirement plan
  • Paid holidays and vacation


Job Details

Actively engage in milestone and final reviews of design deliverables to ensure top-tier quality in all work products
Collaborate closely with Discipline Leads and Project Managers to review and provide feedback on drawing sets and specifications
Identify and resolve errors or omissions in drawings and specifications, promoting a culture of excellence within the Technical Delivery Team
Drive Continuous Improvement:
Gather input from Discipline Leaders and Project Managers to capture Lessons Learned from each project
Develop and implement actionable plans for continuous improvement to enhance performance on future projects
Workload & Productivity Management:
Oversee daily workload prioritization for all projects, ensuring efficient project assignments and resource allocation
Work with Discipline Leads and Project Managers to plan and manage workloads effectively
Forecast resource needs and facilitate their acquisition, either temporarily from other offices or permanently through recruitment
Collaborate with other Engineering Managers to optimize resource utilization, production quality, and professional development

Monitor weekly labor utilization to maximize productivity and ensure project efficiency
To succeed in this role, you should have:
A minimum of 7 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams (experience in Healthcare or Higher Education is preferred; additional experience in Life Sciences or Industrial markets is a plus)
At least 15 years of experience in design and construction document production (preferably in Healthcare or Higher Education, with additional experience in Life Sciences or Industrial markets a plus)
Experience serving as Engineer of Record
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both team members and clients
Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and Bluebeam
A BS degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution (MS in a related field is preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

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