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ARCO Director of Mechanical Engineering in Downers Grove, Illinois
ABOUT YOU
ARCO/Murray is currently seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering to lead our internal mechanical and plumbing design team. This leadership role will be responsible for supporting project pursuits, identifying requirements, and advancing the team's efforts with the development of complex building system designs in support of a wide range of design/build projects.
This is an incredible opportunity to step into an established, but fast-growing design/build business and lead our in-house centralized Engineering design group. The ARCO/Murray Engineering (AME) team collaborates closely with our internal construction partners which are comprised of experienced engineers and project managers with a passion for delivering exceptional results throughout the entire design/build process. If that sounds like the kind of career opportunity you’re looking for, come be part of the ARCO team!
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package supports our associates, their families, the causes they support and the local communities.
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401k
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
1-week paid volunteer leave each year
100% charitable match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Paid parental leave
At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business development.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Oversee, guide, mentor, and provide technical leadership to the team
Manage the design process for mechanical and plumbing systems for a variety of building types from controlled agriculture, waste to value, industrial, manufacturing, to large scale commercial
Guide and review the design from concept design all the way to turnover and operation
Coordinate with the entire ARCO team comprising of developers, project managers, designers, and subcontractors to help optimize the design to meet specific project needs, budget, and schedule
Interface and develop trusting relationships with both internal and external clients
Participate in project pursuit presentations and interviews to show the depth of ARCO's experience and technical knowledge
Conduct staff development activities including work planning, budget development, and scheduling
Be part of the process to develop the vision and direction for the future growth of the group
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or relevant engineering discipline
7+ years of related mechanical design experience in support of construction projects
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and client relationships while maintaining a high-level of customer service and responsiveness
Professional Engineer (PE) is required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior leadership or project management experience preferred
Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Load calculation/energy modeling software (Trace, HAP, IES), AutoCAD, and Microsoft Professional Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Prior design/build experience preferred
Previous business budgeting and/or business planning experience preferred
MAKE YOUR MOVE
We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 5,500 design-build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #3 on the ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms list, and #17 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors list in 2023. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.
ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.
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