Mechanical Team Lead - Bentonville, AR; Remote

Mechanical Team Lead - Bentonville, AR (Remote)

Bowman Consulting is seeking a Mechanical Team Lead to join our team in Bentonville, AR (Remote). This role is responsible for managing the MEP division, leading technical production functions, and driving business development for our clients.

Assist in management of MEP division, including directing the technical production functions and all personnel decisions.

• Receive broad guidance from senior‑level management relating to overall key objectives and policy matters. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution and review work for quality assurance.
• Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
• Assist with business development activities for current and prospective clients.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Assist engineering teams regarding projects, tasks, and operations.
• Ensure the production and technical quality of the design, drawings, specifications, surveys, studies, reports and other products and services of the department.
• Oversee and support department managers with planning and direction of activities of department staff including scheduling and monitoring budgets and quality of work.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence for new projects and opportunities.
• Foster and develop positive customer relationships which result in increased business.
• Understand customer needs and assist in the development of project solutions that satisfy those requirements and provide opportunities.
• Maximize contact with key accounts, key contacts and other critical people at various client organizations and focus efforts to obtain new work and generate new inquiries for the business.
• Provide inputs to management based on market information to enable the organization to develop capability in areas to give us strategic leverage for future projects.
• Assist in hiring, training, retaining and developing MEP engineering staff and department management.
• Educate and encourage team of professionals to apply engineering practices that adhere to applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist with projects in the department to ensure that the work is executed on time and on budget and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies and procedures.
• Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost‑effective utilization of staff.
• Research and collect outstanding monies due from clients.
• Keep current on engineering trends and developments to recommend changes in program or design methods.
• Communicate effectively with client, internal project team, sub‑consultants and contractors.
• Develop project proposals, budgets, cost standards and schedules.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Seven or more (7+) years of design, project management, supervision and client relationship experience.
• Demonstrated experience and competency in managing the financial, marketing, human resources and operational aspects of an engineering department.
• A proven track record of innovation, leadership and creativity.
• Knowledgeable of AutoCAD, REVIT, Trane Trace and or eQuest modeling software.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

Salary and eligible variable compensation commensurate with experience. Range $120,000–$150,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance‑based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
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