Mechanical Section Manager

Mechanical Section Manager

Location:

Albany, NY;
Boston, MA;
Rochester, NY;
Syracuse, NY

Job  | # Positions: 1 | Category:
Energy Management

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions, help people, and improve our world. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability. As part of our team, you will work on innovative projects that balance cost‑saving measures with long‑term sustainability goals.

The Mechanical Section Manager leads an effective and productive team of technical professionals within CHA’s Advanced Energy team. You will organize, direct, and coordinate activities associated with project scope of work, manage project budgets, achieve team utilization targets, and motivate your team to exceed expectations.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Energy Systems Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum of 4 years of discipline‑specific engineering experience; previous project or team management experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of engineering discipline with proven ability to apply best practices
• Industry knowledge of the design, construction, and management of HVAC and thermal energy (steam, hot water, chilled water, and tower water) systems and equipment
• Ability to collaborate in planning, design, and construction activities
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, Micro Station, etc.)
• Familiar with QA/QC procedures and basic business practices and laws related to engineering
• Demonstrated leadership skills; ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, managers, clients, contractors, consultants, and the public
• Articulate, persuasive communicator with effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office required
• Active role in a professional engineering society/organization preferred
• Technical proficiency in your discipline
• Strategic thinking and ability to manage team activities
• High energy, results‑oriented, resourceful leader
• Ability to resolve matters promptly and lead projects to completion with a sense of urgency
• Ability to inspire, motivate, build, and manage relationships across the company
• Experience with project budgeting required
• Basic understanding of accounting processes
• Knowledge of the discipline’s technical processes

$105,840 – $122,580 (based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, and market evaluation)

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world. Our culture is inclusive and forward‑leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. All qualified applicants are invited to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.