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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Mechanical Team Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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About HDR At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

Position Overview We are searching for the Mechanical Team Lead at our Chicago, IL office.

Responsibilities As Mechanical Team Lead, you'll have the opportunity to:

Assist the Mechanical Section Manager with management and culture of the overall business class by supervising a team of mechanical engineers, EITs, and designers of varying experience.

Work collaboratively with fellow Team Leads and Tech leads and the Mechanical Section Manager for work staffing and project proposals.

Provide team leadership focusing on technical excellence, quality, recruiting, mentoring, and staff development.

Collaborate closely with mechanical market sector leadership to ensure technical excellence in all key markets, including commercial, civic, industrial, federal, water, transportation, healthcare, education, laboratories, and mission‑critical facilities.

Function as design lead or engineering project manager for key projects.

Implement, monitor, and support company policy.

Work collaboratively with other team leads, the Section Manager, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers on business class efforts.

Actively encourage and participate in work‑sharing and structural practice development with a nation‑wide network of HDR Mechanical Business Class.

Assist the Mechanical Section Manager in the recruitment and growth of the business class.

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with a Mechanical emphasis.

Experience in the development and management of diverse teams.

Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

A minimum of 7 years of experience.

Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on the role.

Strong communication and listening skills.

Ability to handle multiple assignments.

Good leadership and organizational skills.

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 and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

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 a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment.

Primary Location United States-Illinois-Chicago

Schedule Full‑time

Employee Status Regular

Business Class Building Mechanical

Job Posting Details At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

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