Mechanical Department Supervisor

Join our team at Tower Pinkster and open a new door to an amazing career! Tower Pinkster, 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.

• 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 Tower Pinkster Leadership Team.
• Demonstrate a contagious positive attitude.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…