What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Mechanical Engineering | Healthcare position at Osborn Engineering?
Overview Of Position
Osborn Engineering is seeking a Manager of Healthcare for our Cleveland Healthcare Group. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of healthcare design experience and client management experience in a consulting engineering environment. This position would be based out of Cleveland and report to the Director of Healthcare - Great Lakes Facilities.
Osborn is a fully integrated multi-disciplined design firm that uses a specialized team approach to engineering projects. These teams are comprised of a staff of more than 350 professionals that provide designs for all phases of a wide range of projects. Osborn has specialists in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and life safety, technology engineering, transportation and commissioning. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to career development and advancement – ensuring that each project is completed with a sense of pride. Osborn’s strength lies with its people.
Position Responsibilities
Osborn is looking for a candidate who has the following characteristics:
NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Osborn Engineering does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters. If you wish to be considered in the future for our list of approved recruiters, please send an e-mail to
Osborn Engineering is seeking a Manager of Healthcare for our Cleveland Healthcare Group. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of healthcare design experience and client management experience in a consulting engineering environment. This position would be based out of Cleveland and report to the Director of Healthcare - Great Lakes Facilities.
Osborn is a fully integrated multi-disciplined design firm that uses a specialized team approach to engineering projects. These teams are comprised of a staff of more than 350 professionals that provide designs for all phases of a wide range of projects. Osborn has specialists in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and life safety, technology engineering, transportation and commissioning. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to career development and advancement – ensuring that each project is completed with a sense of pride. Osborn’s strength lies with its people.
Position Responsibilities
- Leads weekly Healthcare group meetings to discuss production and workshare
- Attends OEC mechanical weekly meetings to discuss production and workshare
- Resolves department conflicts or issues and distribution of workload
- Reviews time sheets and ensures accurate reporting of their direct reports’ time.
- Forecasts monthly utilization and assists with proposal development.
- Works with the Project Managers throughout the company to provide appropriate resources to successfully execute the projects.
- Will supervise the group in carrying out plans, programs and services as well as provide technical expertise on projects.
- Prepare proposals and administer project contracts, including Add Service Agreements
- Staffing the department which includes developing backlogs and manpower forecast, managing project budgets within the department, working with HR to review resumes/interview candidates, complete and submit new hire documents to IT and assisting with new employee orientations.
- With the help of HR, the manager enforces company procedures and policy and performs annual employee reviews. Assists in the development and support of department philosophy and organizes educational seminars.
- Provides developmental goals for each direct report that are achievable, pertinent to their growth and timely
- Provide positive team leadership to the Healthcare group to cultivate a professional environment
- Must have at a minimum of 10 years of experience focused on mechanical engineering and facilities design and/or actively managed the operation and construction of healthcare facilities.
- Must have a strong knowledge and application of NFPA 99, 101 and the most recent version of the Facilities Guideline Institute (FGI) to include ASHRAE 170, Ventilation for Healthcare Facilities.
- Must have strong knowledge and understanding of Joint Commission standards and the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare (CMS) for healthcare as it relates to accreditation standards for healthcare owners.
- Strong leadership capabilities in leading a team of highly trained personnel to create a comprehensive, integrated work team to execute excellence in healthcare design, diagnostics, and implementation of strategized solutions.
- On a continuous basis, keep abreast of new technologies, evidence-based design, code developments, energy efficiency strategies, etc…, to be a leader in healthcare design.
- Strong ability to instruct staff in project management, project communications and client management.
- Aid in developing a structured mentoring process to aid in the professional development of healthcare engineers and team members to execute excellence in healthcare design.
- Actively participate in Osborn’s QA/QC process for design.
- Ability to lead and/or work on several projects concurrently
- Strong organization, communication and inter-personal skills
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Strong work ethic.
Osborn is looking for a candidate who has the following characteristics:
- Reliable
- Team Player
- Self – Starter
- Positive Attitude
- Critical Thinker
- Detail Oriented
- Innovative
- Good Communicator
NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Osborn Engineering does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters. If you wish to be considered in the future for our list of approved recruiters, please send an e-mail to
