Vice President, Design Group
New York, NY
Full Time
Executive
Vice President, Design
Smith Engineering is seeking a Vice President, Design to lead our specialized chiller plant design function. This is a unique opportunity to lead an industry-leading team with the resources of an established company without the bureaucracy of a large firm.
For more than a decade, Smith Engineering has been a leader in central plant optimization, building a reputation for discovering and solving facility mysteries. Our vision is to create a sustainable future by improving operations and increasing efficiency in critical facilities.
Your Role:
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will have strategic ownership of the Design Group. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will manage and mentor the team in the development of innovative chiller plant designs for existing buildings. A seasoned professional who commands respect through experience and leadership, not just technical skill, you will be a key player in shaping the group's strategy, ensuring our projects maintain their best-in-class reputation, and attracting top talent.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Smith Engineering is seeking a Vice President, Design to lead our specialized chiller plant design function. This is a unique opportunity to lead an industry-leading team with the resources of an established company without the bureaucracy of a large firm.
For more than a decade, Smith Engineering has been a leader in central plant optimization, building a reputation for discovering and solving facility mysteries. Our vision is to create a sustainable future by improving operations and increasing efficiency in critical facilities.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will have strategic ownership of the Design Group. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will manage and mentor the team in the development of innovative chiller plant designs for existing buildings. A seasoned professional who commands respect through experience and leadership, not just technical skill, you will be a key player in shaping the group's strategy, ensuring our projects maintain their best-in-class reputation, and attracting top talent.
- Strategic Leadership: Together with Managing Director, define and lead strategic initiatives that both drive success and enhance Smith Engineering’s already strong reputation in the industry
- Team Management & Development: Lead, mentor, and manage the design team, ensuring their professional growth and success.
- Talent Acquisition: Working closely with the internal Recruitment team you will play a key role in the hiring process, from defining requirements to interviewing through onboarding, building a high-functioning team that aligns with the company's unique approach.
- Client & Project Oversight: Provide leadership and technical oversight of projects, ensuring successful outcomes while leveraging the technical expertise of the team.
- Cultural Leadership: Foster a low-ego environment where the team's technical brilliance is balanced with humility and effective communication.
- BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering (MS preferred) followed by 20 years of experience in the Energy Engineering and Construction industry, with a demonstrable record of successfully managing and growing a team.
- A proven track record of managing and developing people, with a focus on coaching and mentorship.
- Demonstrated ability as a strategic thinker, with a clear understanding of market dynamics and business challenges.
- A background in engineering design, with an appreciation for a specialized, "mile-deep" approach.
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate humility and be an ego-free strong savvy communicator with the ability to work effectively with both a highly technical team and external stakeholders.
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursements.
- Paid parental leave.
- Medical flexible spending account (FSA).
- Transit and parking accounts.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Flexible Paid Time Off.
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