Manager - Mechanical Engineering

LKMA’s Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Department is expanding to support a growing portfolio of public infrastructure and building projects on Long Island and in New York City. We are seeking a Manager of Mechanical Engineering to lead the Department, responsible for the design and delivery of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for public facilities. A New York State Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. The position reports to the Director of Mechanical Engineering. This is a new senior position established under the Department’s succession plan and intended as a transition into its leadership, with the successful candidate assuming increasing responsibility for projects, staff, and clients over time under the Director’s mentorship.

This is a working manager position. Responsibilities include direction of the Department’s projects, staff, and workload, technical review and quality control of its work, and direct participation in design and production as a licensed design professional. The mix will shift from production toward management over time as the successful candidate assumes greater responsibility within the Department.

The position is based out of the LKMA Brookhaven Offices, working closely with the firm’s in-house Architects, Civil Engineers, and Electrical Engineers as part of a fully integrated design team.

Responsibilities:

• Management of the Department’s MEP project assignments, including scope, staffing, budgets, schedules, and quality control from proposal through close-out.
• Supervision and mentorship of engineering staff and CAD/Revit designers, including review and approval of drawings, calculations, and specifications.'
• Development and maintenance of the Department’s engineering, CADD, and BIM standards, including drafting conventions, Revit families, templates, details, and production workflows applied across all MEP projects.
• Weekly review and approval of staff timesheets and project time charges.
• Tracking of project budgets and labor expenditures against contract fee, including work in progress, invoicing support, and financial status reporting.
• Forecasting of Department workload and staff utilization, including backlog projection, resource planning, and staffing of upcoming assignments.
• Review and approval of contract drawings and construction documents prepared in Revit MEP and AutoCAD to public agency standards.
• Oversight of HVAC design, including central plant, air handling, terminal unit, and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems, with coordination of associated power and control requirements.
• Oversight of hydronic, domestic water, sanitary (DWV), fuel gas, and fire protection design, including load, energy, and hydraulic calculations, with coordination of associated electrical, fire alarm, and low-voltage work by the firm’s electrical staff and consultants.
• Preparation and review of technical specifications, including maintenance of the Department’s mechanical and plumbing master specification sections.
• Preparation and review of construction cost estimates and quantity take-offs supporting public bidding and procurement.
• Administration of construction phase services, including submittal and shop drawing review, RFI responses, field observation, and contractor payment requisitions.
• Serving as a primary point of contact for clients and agencies, including project progress and coordination meetings.
• Preparation of proposals and fee estimates, and support of business development for MEP services.
• Coordination with the firm's in-house Architects and Engineers, as well as subconsultants, utility companies, and regulatory agencies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• NYS PE license required
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical engineering design experience, including at least 2 years of project management and staff supervision.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of New York State public bidding practices and public agency procurement requirements.
• Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems sufficient to review and coordinate design work across all three disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent projects, staff, budgets, and deadlines in a consulting engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit MEP software.
• Thorough knowledge of the NYS Uniform Code, NYS Energy Conservation Construction Code, and applicable ASHRAE, NFPA, and ICC standards.
• Working knowledge of energy modeling software (Carrier HAP, Elite CHVAC, Energy Pro, EnergyPlus) is preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to lead, mentor, and develop junior staff.

Benefits:

· Competitive salary based on experience level

· Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage - employer contribution

· Long Term Disability & Life Insurance - employer paid

· Professional License Reimbursement

· Professional Development Opportunities

· 401K with an employer match

· Paid time off and holidays

Pay: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in New York ?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS PE license (Required)

Work Location: In person