Engineering Manager - Mechanical Construction

Post Date

Aug 06, 2026

Location

Oak Creek,
Wisconsin

ZIP/Postal Code

53154
US
Oct 17, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

MKE-c5d8e441-e7ad-4e1f-981a-10d3b0ba268e

Pay Rate

$150k - $165k (estimate)

Job Description

Job Description
An industry-leading mechanical construction contractor is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead its engineering and design team in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. This individual will serve as the technical leader of the engineering department, overseeing the successful execution of design-build and design-assist projects while providing strategic direction, mentorship, and operational support to engineering staff.

The Engineering Manager will collaborate closely with project managers, construction leadership, estimating teams, sales teams, architects, consulting engineers, and clients to ensure projects are technically sound, constructible, and aligned with company standards. This role is ideal for a seasoned HVAC mechanical engineering professional with extensive leadership experience and a passion for developing teams, improving processes, and driving successful project outcomes.

Day-To-Day:
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of design and project engineers through technical guidance, coaching, and professional development initiatives.
• Manage engineering resources, priorities, and project workloads to support business objectives and project schedules.
• Maintain the engineering design calendar and ensure accountability to project milestones and deadlines.
• Establish, document, and continuously improve engineering standards, design procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee and support design-build and design-assist project delivery from concept through construction.
• Conduct design reviews during proposal and pre-bid phases to ensure accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Collaborate with project managers and estimating teams to identify and develop value engineering opportunities.
• Partner with construction leadership to ensure alignment between engineering and field operations throughout project execution.
• Evaluate and engage third-party engineering and design firms to supplement internal engineering capacity as needed.
• Ensure seamless project handoffs to operations teams, including complete documentation and project details.
• Provide technical support for business development efforts and effectively communicate design solutions to clients and project stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, consulting engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Support continuing education and training initiatives to keep engineering staff up to date on industry trends, technologies, and code requirements.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience supporting commercial and/or industrial projects
• 5+ years of engineering management, supervisory, or team leadership experience
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical building systems, including how they are designed, integrated, and constructed
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing project workloads, priorities, and deliverables
• Experience supporting engineering efforts for large-scale commercial, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, mission-critical, or similar facilities
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASHRAE, IMC, NFPA, local building codes, etc.)
• Experience collaborating with project managers, construction teams, architects, consulting engineers, and clients
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and other engineering/design tools
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Experience within design-build, design-assist, consulting engineering, or mechanical construction environments
• Experience supporting HVAC system design for commercial or industrial facilities
• Experience with resource planning, labor forecasting, engineering budgets, and project profitability
• Experience developing engineering standards, quality control processes, and departmental procedures
• Experience supporting business development efforts, client presentations, and project pursuits

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.