VIce President, Design Group
2 weeks ago
Smith Engineering is seeking a Vice President, Design to lead our specialized chiller plant design function. This is a unique opportunity to lead an industry-leading team with the resources of an established company without the bureaucracy of a large firm.
At Smith Engineering, our vision is to create a sustainable future by improving operations and increasing efficiency in critical facilities. For more than a dozen years, we have been a leader in central plant design and optimization, building a reputation for discovering and solving facility mysteries, and improving central plant operations. By uniting expertise in design, energy, controls, and workforce development, we empower industry-leading clients to meet their operational and sustainability goals.
Your Role
Reporting directly to Managing Director, you will have strategic ownership of the Design Group. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will manage and mentor the team in the development of innovative chiller plant designs for existing buildings. A seasoned professional who commands respect through experience and leadership, not just technical skill, you will be a key player in shaping the group's strategy, ensuring our projects maintain their best-in-class reputation, and attracting top talent,
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Together with Managing Director, define and lead strategic initiatives that both drive success and enhance Smith Engineering's already strong reputation in the industry
- Team Management & Development: Lead, mentor, and manage the design team, ensuring their professional growth and success.
- Talent Acquisition: Working closely with the internal Recruitment team you will play a key role in the hiring process, from defining requirements to interviewing through onboarding, building a high-functioning team that aligns with the company's unique approach.
- Client & Project Oversight: Provide leadership and technical oversight of projects, ensuring successful outcomes while leveraging the technical expertise of the team.
- Cultural Leadership: Foster a low-ego environment where the team's technical brilliance is balanced with humility and effective communication.
- BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering (MS preferred) followed by 20 years of experience in the Energy Engineering and Construction industry, with a demonstrable record of successfully managing and growing a team.
- A proven track record of managing and developing people, with a focus on coaching and mentorship.
- Demonstrated ability as a strategic thinker, with a clear understanding of market dynamics and business challenges.
- A background in engineering design, with an appreciation for a specialized, "mile-deep" approach.
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate humility and be an ego-free strong savvy communicator with the ability to work effectively with both a highly technical team and external stakeholders.
Benefits:
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursements.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical flexible spending account (FSA).
• Transit and parking accounts.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
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