Mechanical Engineering Department Manager

Company Description
At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small. The markets we serve include commercial, institutional, government, industrial, healthcare, energy services, and more. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly-skilled, outgoing, self-motivated Mechanical Engineering
Department Manager with at least 13 years of experience to lead the mechanical engineering department in the Downtown Los Angeles office. This role is focused on technical leadership, staff development, and strategic growth of the Downtown LA office. The Mechanical Engineering Department Manager provides technical direction, supports project teams, mentors engineers, and strengthens client relationships. The role also contributes to department operations and business development efforts, with an emphasis on building a high‑performing mechanical engineering team that delivers consistent, high-quality work.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Oversee workload distribution, staffing decisions, and employee performance evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work culture.
• Provide oversight over mechanical engineering projects from planning through construction, maintaining quality, schedule, and budget.
• Provide technical oversight and quality control for designs, calculations, reports, and deliverables.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in mechanical systems design, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities in coordination with office leadership.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, architects, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Lead proposal development, scope definition, and contract discussions.
• Develop and manage department budgets, revenue forecasts, and financial performance.
• Monitor project profitability and support continuous process improvement efforts.

• Approximate Base Salary – $150,000 - $180,000 annually
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
• Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change)
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution

• Minimum of 13 years of U.S. professional experience. California experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• California Mechanical Engineer PE registration required
• Client management experience

• Experience coordinating with a multi-discipline design team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Project management experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and/or Revit
• Experience collaborating with local architectural/engineering community is a strong plus
• Experience managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients
• Experience attending and participating in local professional organizations
• Strong working knowledge of California Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Energy Code, and applicable ASHRAE standards
• Experience in the following areas is a plus:
  Healthcare systems experience; higher education or campus infrastructure systems; central plants, district energy, or utility-scale mechanical systems;
  Laboratory, cleanroom, or technically complex facility experience; energy efficiency, electrification, decarbonization, or alternative energy strategies

• Must be a self-starter, persistent, and follow through in a consistent manner
• Passionate about the client or pursuit and takes ownership of his/her work
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
• Strong understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and procedures and basic marketing principles
• Strong organizational ability; detail oriented; high degree of accuracy
• Must work well under…