Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Mechanical Business Class Lead
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
HDR is committed to an inclusive environment where employee-owners are valued, empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion and aim to create a positive impact on the world through our work. Primary Responsibilities HDR is seeking a
Mechanical Business Class Lead
to lead a team of engineers and designers with experience in complex engineering and architectural projects across Healthcare, Technology, Education, Science, Justice, Power, and Water Treatment. The position is in our Building Engineering Services design center in Houston, TX, aligned with our regional design centers in San Antonio and Dallas. The center is a full-service, multi-disciplinary team including mechanical, electrical, structural and civil engineers co-located with Architecture and other practice groups to support an integrated design process. The primary duties of the
Mechanical Business Class Lead
are to provide overall team leadership, identify growth opportunities through mentoring and training, coordinate the design work of mechanical engineers and designers within a multi-disciplinary, full-service A/E team throughout project development, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture. Responsibilities also include supporting marketing and project pursuits, workplan development, quality control, recruiting, and team development. The individual will be the mechanical lead on multiple multi-disciplinary projects and may manage projects with a predominantly engineering focus. The candidate will be: A proficient HVAC and plumbing system design engineer with experience designing to ASHRAE 90.1 and LEED requirements. An experienced engineer on multi-disciplined projects and a proficient writer with experience writing specifications, design narratives and supporting proposals. In the role of
Mechanical Business Class Lead , we count on you to: Take responsibility for operations of the production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections Coordinate the work of mechanical engineers with the balance of a multi-discipline team throughout the project development Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design and production meetings regarding mechanical systems Assume the mechanical lead on projects Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at the project site with the project manager, project architect and other disciplines Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule Track the financial aspects of projects and coordinate and adjust the work effort to meet the schedule Work with the project manager and regional controller for project reviews with corporate management as needed Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications Preference given to local candidates Experience and interest in sustainable design including credentials in high performance building design similar to LEED Experience in design calculations, specifications, and preparations of construction drawings for corporate/commercial development, industrial, federal or mission critical projects Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field 10 years of experience Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience Experienced in development and management of diverse teams Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other\'s life experiences to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture and client relationships. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups help create belonging and foster a supportive environment for all employees. Primary Location : United States-Texas-Houston Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular Job Posting : Sep 9, 2025 EEO
- At HDR, we are committed to employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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HDR is committed to an inclusive environment where employee-owners are valued, empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion and aim to create a positive impact on the world through our work. Primary Responsibilities HDR is seeking a
Mechanical Business Class Lead
to lead a team of engineers and designers with experience in complex engineering and architectural projects across Healthcare, Technology, Education, Science, Justice, Power, and Water Treatment. The position is in our Building Engineering Services design center in Houston, TX, aligned with our regional design centers in San Antonio and Dallas. The center is a full-service, multi-disciplinary team including mechanical, electrical, structural and civil engineers co-located with Architecture and other practice groups to support an integrated design process. The primary duties of the
Mechanical Business Class Lead
are to provide overall team leadership, identify growth opportunities through mentoring and training, coordinate the design work of mechanical engineers and designers within a multi-disciplinary, full-service A/E team throughout project development, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture. Responsibilities also include supporting marketing and project pursuits, workplan development, quality control, recruiting, and team development. The individual will be the mechanical lead on multiple multi-disciplinary projects and may manage projects with a predominantly engineering focus. The candidate will be: A proficient HVAC and plumbing system design engineer with experience designing to ASHRAE 90.1 and LEED requirements. An experienced engineer on multi-disciplined projects and a proficient writer with experience writing specifications, design narratives and supporting proposals. In the role of
Mechanical Business Class Lead , we count on you to: Take responsibility for operations of the production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections Coordinate the work of mechanical engineers with the balance of a multi-discipline team throughout the project development Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design and production meetings regarding mechanical systems Assume the mechanical lead on projects Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at the project site with the project manager, project architect and other disciplines Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule Track the financial aspects of projects and coordinate and adjust the work effort to meet the schedule Work with the project manager and regional controller for project reviews with corporate management as needed Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications Preference given to local candidates Experience and interest in sustainable design including credentials in high performance building design similar to LEED Experience in design calculations, specifications, and preparations of construction drawings for corporate/commercial development, industrial, federal or mission critical projects Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field 10 years of experience Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience Experienced in development and management of diverse teams Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other\'s life experiences to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture and client relationships. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups help create belonging and foster a supportive environment for all employees. Primary Location : United States-Texas-Houston Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular Job Posting : Sep 9, 2025 EEO
- At HDR, we are committed to employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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