Engineering Manager - HVAC Mechanical Systems Williston, VT in Wil

Engineering Manager - HVAC Mechanical Systems - Base Salary to 160k/year - Williston, VT

Our client has served as the premier partner for mechanical systems throughout Vermont, New Hampshire and upstate New York. They work with customers to design, build, maintain, and service commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing systems. They maintain strong local roots, working closely with every customer as a trusted partner, building long-term relationships and working with a level of dedication that sets them apart with the ability to deliver comprehensive services, in‑house capabilities and high level of expertise for all HVAC/R and plumbing systems needs.

Our client is consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” – winning the award for multiple consecutive years.

The Engineering Manager (internally titled Engineering & Estimating Manager) is a full‑time, 5 days a week, in‑office, hands‑on role based in Williston, Vermont that will be reporting directly to the owner. The Engineering Manager will be joining the Estimating and Design team that is a highly collaborative group that forms the foundation of every project. The team consists of estimators, sales, professionals, mechanical engineers and designers that will work together to provide accurate cost estimates, innovative design solutions and ensure technical feasibility all while adhering to industry standards.

This group is dedicated to supporting one another and ensuring the success of every project. The Engineer & Estimating Manager will be responsible for driving company growth, overseeing engineering and preconstruction activities and ensuring accurate, competitive bids with high‑quality project execution.

• Oversee and identify sales prospects, negotiate with clients, create proposals, and the successful close sales efforts.
  Engineering & CAD Coordination
• Oversee engineering design and drawing review for accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
• Manage CAD/Revit team to ensure timely and precise preparation of drawings and documentation.
• Support engineering efforts to optimize cost, efficiency, and client satisfaction by reviewing designs, specifications, and identifying value engineering opportunities.
• Review SMACNA and B‑31 welding compliance
• Provide reviews of proposals, design narratives, and design‑build documentation.
• Oversee complete detailed competitive bid packages including qualification materials, project estimate, bid schedules, budgets and proposals with the estimating team.
• Oversee proposal development, presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure estimates align with project scope, budget, and company goals.
• Review request for proposals and final numbers with owner and estimating employees prior to delivery.
• Review proposals and provide guidance on pricing strategy and risk management
• Review and develop estimating rates, fabrication rates, costs, and labor hours for the company with owner.
• Leads, mentors and develops employees across team.
• Coordinate workflow between your department to others to ensure efficiency and collaboration.
• Ensure accountability and professional growth within the team.
• Hires and trains new employees within the Estimating & Design Department.
• Supports the daily workflow of the estimating & design department with helping the team to prioritize tasks, workload and scheduling.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Checks in on team members daily and has monthly departmental meetings.
• Leads the sales meeting every week.
• Creates professional development plans for team members including creating cross‑functional training plan for all employees to have backups.
• Ensures Standard Operating Procedures for all team members are in place and reviewed quarterly.

• 10+ years of prior management or supervisory experience.
• Great understanding of the HVAC and Plumbing business and trades.
• Vermont and New Hampshire Professional Engineering License is a plus.
• Proven track record in business development, operations management and team leadership.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience in budgeting.
• Extensive knowledge of…