The Mechanical Engineering Manager provides technical leadership, plans, organizes, and implements the development of all projects within the Aviation (Design Build) group. The Manager utilizes the technical and managerial skills necessary to ensure successful project completion.

You will be well versed in multiple engineering disciplines specific to Mechanical, Electrical, FP and Plumbing plus possess exceptional project management and leadership experience to provide supervision and guidance to the group to ensure all objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters are met. You are leading a team that specializes in design work across our Aviation (Design Build) portfolio.

• Provide technical expertise to staff, clients, and peers within the organization.
• Builds project teams by assigning group production employees/resources to project managers.
• Assists project managers by developing and reviewing scopes, schedules and time budgets for work to be executed in their group.
• Collaborate across the organization to ensure that staff utilization goals are met or exceeded.
• Monitors team performance to ensure group's adherence to agree upon scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify, analyze and resolve problems in a pro-active manner.
• Cultivate effective relationships with clients, and employees.
• Support proposal opportunities that are strategically aligned with your group.
• Participates in the RFP/RFQ process including, site visits, client meetings, scope development, preparation of project approach, technical execution plans, schedules, and interviews.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• P.E required
• 10- 15 years MEP experience required
• Informal or formal leadership experience preferred
• HVAC design, Fire protection and associated calculations experience required
• Hydronic systems design and flow/pressure calculations experience required
• Sizing and specifying of mechanical equipment experience required

At Milhouse, we're more than just a place to work - we're a place to grow, thrive, and be celebrated. Here's how we invest in you:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - Reach out to learn how your deductible could be covered 100% through Garner Health!
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability - We've got your back when life takes unexpected turns.
• Voluntary Coverages - Take control of your well-being with added coverage options.
• Discounted Gym Membership - Stay active with wellness options that support your fitness goals.
• Competitive Base Salary - Earn what you're worth in a performance-driven culture.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Build your future with confidence.
• Professional Development Incentives - Get rewarded for growing your skills - including bonuses for earning your P.E. License.
• Milhouse University (Cross-Functional Training) - Expand your expertise with internal training built to elevate your career and receive PDH credits for applicable training towards professional engineering licenses, etc
• Employee Education & Development Program - Tuition assistance and learning opportunities to keep you moving forward.
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays - Rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most.
• Paid Parental Leave - Bond with your new arrival - and yes, we'll even cover a year of diapers!
• Extracurricular Sports Teams - Join our summer Volleyball and Softball squads for fun off the clock.
• Employee Recognition Program - Be celebrated for the impact you make.
• Employee Referral Bonus - Bring great people on board and get paid for it.
• Transit Benefits Program - Save on your daily commute.
• Charitable Events and Activities offered through non-profit affiliate - Milhouse Charities.

Milhouse is a pay transparency non-discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and without bias, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, effective January 1, 2025, we include pay scales and benefits in all job postings and ensure that all promotion opportunities are communicated to current employees within 14 days of external postings. Additionally, we participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and uphold compliance with federal requirements.