Mechanical Department Supervisor

Join our team at TowerPinkster and open a new door to an amazing career TowerPinkster, an architecture, engineering, and interior design firm based in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky, is looking for a Mechanical Department Supervisor in the Grand Rapids office. This position will provide leadership to the Grand Rapids office mechanical engineering team members through coaching, mentoring, encouraging, and motivating the team. The supervisor would be responsible for managing workload and project responsibilities efficiently and effectively within the Grand Rapids team; including scheduling of team members on projects based on workload. In addition, the supervisor would be responsible for managing these team members to produce consistent quality, team standards, and profitable projects. They would work closely with the department Manager and other Supervisors in the Department (if applicable) to create an effective leadership team and consistently look for process improvement opportunities. There is an opportunity to participate in various business development efforts, including interviews and maintaining positive relationships with clients.

Culture
Position Responsibilities and Expectations

• Encourage positive communication among team members and across other disciplines.
• Create opportunities to enhance teamwork and create inclusion, leading to a positive work environment.
• Strive to cultivate equity, respect, integrity, humor, and the celebration of talent.
• Promote a positive work culture by leading by example and supporting the TowerPinkster Leadership Team.
• Demonstrate a contagious positive attitude

Clients:

• Partner in business development functions, which include maintaining positive client relationships, contributing to the pursuit of projects, networking to create personal connections, and involvement in professional organizations.
• Create and maintain long-standing relationships with clients.
• Participate in the process of interviewing with prospective new clients.
• Collaborate with clients in the planning and design process, determining solutions and defining the scope of the project to meet client needs.

Projects:

• Ensure the clear understanding of project scope, roles, expectations, and deadlines
• Serve as the senior subject-matter expert to resolve project challenges.
• Lead and coordinate project efforts with other disciplines, clients, and construction partners to meet schedule milestones.
• Assist the manager with quality checks and ensure the reviews of all projects.
• Assist the Manager with the development and implementation techniques for improving project procedures and production standards.
• Define the scope of work and determine budget target.
• Provide project management, design expertise, and contract administration for select projects.
• Conduct field assessments, design analysis, and perform site visits.
• Create and write reports and presentations to clients.
• Perform as Project Manager on mechanical driven projects.
• Lead and coordinate project efforts with other disciplines, clients and construction partners to meet schedule milestones.

Mentorship:

• Assist the Manager and other Supervisors in the Department in creating training and mentorship opportunities for individuals and the team.
• Create growth and development opportunities for educational learning.
• Influence the careers of professionals on your team.
• Assist the Manager to mentor the team and share experiences, knowledge, skills, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Lead, teach and guide the team members who report to you, to assist in their growth and development in your home office.

Leadership:

• Continuously demonstrate initiative and encourage team members to take initiative.
• Actively participate in the Leadership Team.
• Plan and develop results-oriented business strategies for the operations of your team.

• In partnership with the Manager and other Supervisors,

• Establish appropriate staffing levels and workload assignments through collaboration with the Manager, Operations and Business Development Team.

• Project future staffing needs and participate heavily in recruiting efforts for future staff.
• Meet on a regular basis with the Manager and/or other Supervisor in the home office to understand the entire workload and projections of the firm and evaluate the assignments for current and future projects.
• Guide young professionals through the Licensure Process.
• Develop and maintain connections with each directly reporting team member through the regular check-in and impromptu interactions.
• Conduct performance reviews of team members reporting to you in home office.

• Partner with the Manager to present summary of performance reviews and discuss merit increase recommendations for the team members reporting to you.

• Monitor Quality Control of documents and projects.

• Establish goals and long-term career plans of team members directly reporting to you.
• Participate in organizations and other outside work activities to promote TowerPinkster and to develop relationships for long term talent selection.
• All other job duties as apparent or assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree preferred.
• Professional Licensure Required, additional certifications preferred.
• 15 years' experience in the A/E Industry preferred.
• 10+ years' experience leading project teams.
• Revit experience and experience in all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• In-depth knowledge of A/E construction documents and construction industry preferred.
• Ability to lead and support a talented team.
• Participation in professional organization memberships.

WHAT WE OFFER
Benefits
We take a holistic approach to ensure the wellbeing of our team members. TowerPinkster is proud to support its team members with a robust compensation and benefits package, which includes:

• Industry-leading compensation package, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and profit sharing.
• National award-winning culture and a supportive work environment that empowers employees to stay healthy, fulfill their interests and passions, and balance work and life goals.
• A collaborative work environment along with many culture connection events and wellness activities, to include walking challenges, fitness challenges, book clubs, in-office chair massages, and more. We offer a Thrive program providing incentives up to $400.00 annually.
• Flexible work hours with a work-life balance program providing six additional days off per year, and a healthy paid time off program.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits, and paid community service hours.
• Annual team training, professional development opportunities, and career growth planning.
• The opportunity to reach your career goals with an award-winning firm. We highly encourage licensure, certification, and professional organization memberships, which are fully paid.
• Continued educational opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program.
• Firm-paid life and wellness coach for individuals and families in partnership with Ulliance.

TowerPinkster is a firm of architects, engineers, and interior designers committed to design integrity, quality, and environmental responsibility. Our doors opened in 1953 with just six people, and now we have more than 250 of the best employees in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky. At our firm, it's our people who make us different. We have the freedom to explore new ideas, the tools to create innovative strategies, and the talent to inspire our clients through interactive design.

We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that empowers each person to be their genuine self. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For more than 70 years, we have made significant contributions to our communities through our commitment to quality, sustainability, and equitable design. Our active DEI committee is focused on driving initiatives within three areas: people, purpose, and process.

Our expertise and collaborative, client-centered approach means the best ideas rise to the top. TowerPinkster received the 2025 National 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for Award and the 2025 Best Firm Award from Zweig Group. We are proud of this achievement and are thankful for our client relationships, our generous communities, and all the employees who contribute to TowerPinkster's exciting and creative culture Our supportive work environment helps employees reach their career goals, and we have fun doing it

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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