Federal MEP Engineering Director

Halff is seeking an experienced Federal MEP Engineering Director within its Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Practice to support the growth and delivery of federal projects in collaboration with the firm's Federal Practice. This seller-doer role is responsible for pursuing, winning, and leading federal MEP projects while serving as a Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on key assignments.

The Director will work closely with MEP and Federal Practice leaders, client managers, and technical teams to expand Halff's federal presence, develop strategic relationships with clients and teaming partners, lead capture efforts, and deliver high-quality MEP solutions for federal agencies. Success in this role will be measured through project delivery excellence, pursuit success, backlog growth, and the development of long-term federal client relationships.

• Serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on federal MEP projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of federal facility and infrastructure projects.
• Maintain responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight throughout project delivery.
• Support project delivery efforts that strengthen long-term federal client relationships and position Halff for future opportunities.

• Lead capture planning and pursuit strategies for targeted federal opportunities.
• Develop winning strategies for IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC, and task-order pursuits.
• Develop teaming strategies and support proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with MEP and Federal Practice leadership to grow revenue, backlog, and market presence.

• Build and expand relationships with federal agencies, contractors, and industry partners.
• Represent Halff at industry meetings, conferences, and networking events.
• Track agency priorities, procurement forecasts, and emerging opportunities.

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and resource oversight for targeted MEP staff.
• Support recruiting, workforce planning, and staff development initiatives.
• Assist with workload forecasting, resource planning, and utilization management.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of MEP experience, including substantial federal project experience.
• Demonstrated record of successfully managing and delivering MEP projects for federal clients.
• Experience pursuing and winning federal contracts and task orders.
• Existing relationships with federal agencies, major federal contractors, and industry partners preferred.
• Experience with agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, VA, GSA, DHS, or other Department of Defense (DoD) and civilian federal agencies preferred.
• Demonstrated success winning and delivering federal facility and infrastructure projects.
• Experience with design-bid-build and design-build delivery methods; experience with progressive design-build is preferred.
• Strong understanding of federal procurement processes, contracting methods, and agency requirements.
• Proven ability to develop capture strategies and lead successful pursuit efforts.
• Experience serving as a Project Manager, Principal-in-Charge, Program Manager, or similar leadership role on complex federal projects.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
• Experience leading…