Director of MEP at WGI INC

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Client Acquisition, Team Leadership, P&L Management, MEP Engineering, Project Management, Sales Strategy, Technical Guidance, Recruitment, Mentorship, Client Relationships, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, Communication, Networking

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Overview WGI is seeking a Director of MEP Engineering with 20+ years of professional experience to join our team in Austin, Texas or Tampa, Florida. We are seeking an entrepreneurial practice builder to serve as the National Director of MEP Engineering. This leader's primary mandate will be the significant and strategic growth of our MEP practice across our national footprint. The ideal candidate is a proven national market leader who will leverage their established, portable network of clients and deep industry relationships to drive sales, secure new business, and expand WGI's market share. While this role is responsible for the team's operational excellence, financial performance (P&L), and quality delivery, the key focus is on proactive business development, client acquisition, and building a high-performance, multi-location team—which may include recruiting and integrating existing professional relationships. At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond. WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today! WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program. #LI-Onsite Responsibilities Assume full P&L responsibility for the national MEP practice, developing and executing a strategic business plan to achieve significant revenue and profitability growth. Proactively identify and secure new clients and landmark projects across the U.S., leveraging a strong personal network and industry expertise to build a robust sales pipeline. Lead and direct business development and sales activities, including proposal strategy, client presentations, and contract negotiations. Recruit, mentor, and build a top-tier, geographically-dispersed team, attracting and retaining high-performing engineering talent to support practice growth. Lead and manage the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) engineering team to ensure high-quality project delivery. Oversee the design, development, and implementation of MEP systems for various projects. Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of MEP systems. Conduct regular project reviews and provide technical guidance to the engineering team. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and industry partners. Responsible for retention and career growth of direct and secondary reports including activities such as appropriate one-on-ones, career conversations, SMART goal setting, and reviews. Accountable for project and contract quality and adherence to group standards. Own and be accountable for collections efforts of direct reports, including DSO, etc. Be accountable for project performance of direct reports including financial and client satisfaction. Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the MEP engineering department. Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required. Twenty (20) or more years of progressive leadership experience in MEP engineering, with at least five (5) years in a senior practice leadership role with P&L accountability. A demonstrable and verifiable track record of building a national (or multi-regional) engineering practice and winning new business in a competitive market. An established, portable network of clients, architects, developers, and partners with a national or significant multi-regional reach. Proven experience leading and winning major pursuits and ability to close sales. Entrepreneurial mindset with a clear history of leveraging client relationships to drive sales and growth. Ability to manage multiple offices and project managers in multiple market sectors. A track record of implementation of innovation and technology-related processes. Experience in departmental operations. Team-oriented positive attitude. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas Physical Demands: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided. All agencies and vendors are required to have a signed WGI vendor agreement from the WGI Chief HR Officer permitting them to work directly through our Talent Acquisition team. Obtaining this signed vendor agreement is the only way you will receive payment. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of our staff will not be binding. All third-party recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselves and abide by this policy.

Responsibilities

The Director of MEP Engineering will assume full P&L responsibility for the national MEP practice and develop a strategic business plan for revenue growth. This role includes leading business development activities and managing a geographically-dispersed engineering team to ensure high-quality project delivery.