Department Manager - Plumbing/Fire Protection
Job Description
Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.
Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development.
We are seeking a strong Engineer with leadership capability to lead our New York Plumbing & Fire Protection Department and supporting the function enterprise-wide.
Responsibilities
• Serve as an engineering leader and technical expert with the ability to answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the engineering staff.
• Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by.
• Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects.
• Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff.
• Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally
• Perform department management activities including recruitment, hiring, coaching, and leadership
Job Requirements
• 10 plus years’ experience in plumbing /fire protection design
• Team supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree -mechanical engineering required; PE license preferred
• Strong technical writer
• Strong knowledge of building codes
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment with the ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Sustainable certification programs
• Strong software skills including Revit
