California Buildings MEP Team Leader

Overview

At Mott Mac Donald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. We are one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, delivering exceptional outcomes through a network of 20,000+ consultants. In North America, sustainability and innovation are central across Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We empower our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us in a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours.

• As the California Building MEP Discipline Leader, manage and lead the building MEP business function of all staff within the discipline in Mott Mac Donald California.
• Support unit general managers with recruitment and resourcing, promotions and salary reviews, and day-to-day staff line management including training approvals and leave authorizations.
• Develop staff within the discipline, including approval of individual development plans and training plans for each staff member.
• Develop opportunities, lead pursuits, grow the team, and oversee the delivery of technical work in collaboration with leadership.
• Manage delivery of project work as a project technical lead, supervising and directing the project team to deliver high-quality technical outcomes.
• Lead growth of the MEP business within the Building Services team in California and develop the pipeline of opportunities in the Los Angeles area.
• Lead multi-disciplinary proposals on transit and built environment projects and manage the regional building MEP discipline function, driving integration across boundaries.
• Implement the building MEP discipline plan, monitor performance, meet the annual budget, and make recruitment, resourcing, salary, and promotion decisions for staff within the discipline.
• Act as a regional and global figurehead for the building MEP discipline, creating a regional network and providing joined-up leadership.
• Manage skills, capabilities, and competencies, and implement development and training plans for staff.
• Maintain engagement with Units and Divisions and report on progress using agreed metrics; plan for succession and appoint deputies and technical leaders as required.
• Appoint individuals from the Early Career Professional community to support the discipline; engage in external activity to develop new work, revenue streams, and a strong regional/global reputation.
• Manage targeted client relationships to grow the business and identify resources to pursue, win, and deliver projects.

• BEng & MSc in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Building Services.
• Experience in design management and MEP engineering design of transportation stations, depots, OMF facilities, and logistics buildings.
• 15+ years of relevant experience with both public and private sector clients.
• PE in California is required.
• Experience in design and construction of innovative and technically challenging buildings; experience delivering Net-Zero Design.
• Strong client management skills with ability to grow the business and win new work; highly commercial with an existing network of contacts.
• Proven bidding and project delivery experience, including managing teams of M&E engineers and serving as project director for major projects.
• A track record of working with other directors to shape the future of the business and develop strategies to grow the unit.
• Accreditations such as ILFI, LEED, WELL, or Envision are preferred.

We welcome candidates who may not meet every listed requirement but show potential and willingness to learn. Our teams are composed of bright, enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference.

Benefits include a comprehensive package (401k, medical, dental, vision, disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and life insurance). Salary is determined by location, education, experience, and skills.

Equal opportunity is the law. We are committed to fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Hybrid working policy: we support flexible work arrangements to balance client, team, and personal commitments.

Languages:
English version available; other versions may be provided as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.