People Manager, MEP Design

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a People Manager, MEP Design based in the United States.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced MEP professional who is passionate about developing people, building high-performing teams, and shaping the future of technical talent. The role combines engineering expertise with people leadership, focusing on coaching, performance development, and creating a strong remote team culture. You will guide a cross-disciplinary design team, support early-career professionals, and help establish scalable processes that enable long-term success. Working in a fully remote environment, you will collaborate across disciplines and provide strategic input into team growth, workflows, and organizational development. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by empowering engineers and strengthening the next generation of technical leaders.

Accountabilities:: Lead the day-to-day management and development of a cross-discipline MEP design team, supporting employees across early-career and intermediate levels.

Build and maintain a high-performing remote team culture focused on accountability, trust, collaboration, communication, and employee engagement.

Create individualized growth plans, conduct regular one-on-one meetings, and provide ongoing coaching and career development support.

Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback conversations, evaluations, and development planning.

Provide technically credible guidance by leveraging MEP expertise to evaluate work quality and support team members without acting as the project practitioner.

Identify performance challenges, engagement concerns, and development opportunities while partnering with leadership and HR on appropriate solutions.

Monitor team workload, support sustainable resource allocation, and improve workflows that enable consistent quality and timely delivery.

Develop onboarding practices, team standards, and operating processes that help new employees successfully integrate and grow.

Collaborate with department leaders and cross-functional partners on talent strategy, succession planning, and team development initiatives.

Maintain accurate records related to team performance, development plans, headcount, and required administrative processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Systems, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent MEP industry experience.

5–7 years of progressive MEP design or engineering experience, including at least 2–3 years of formal people management experience.

Strong background in MEP design with the ability to evaluate technical work, provide meaningful feedback, and communicate effectively with engineering professionals.

Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing early-career employees and technical teams.

Experience building and maintaining engagement, collaboration, and team cohesion within a fully remote environment preferred.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, development plans, workflows, and administrative responsibilities.

Excellent coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide direct and constructive feedback across different experience levels.

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions while appropriately escalating complex matters.

Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and other digital platforms supporting distributed teams.

Ability to leverage AI and technology tools to improve team coordination, communication, and development processes.

Experience in engineering, construction, mission-critical facilities, or related technical industries is preferred.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary range of $110,000–$155,000 .

Fully remote work environment with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States.

Comprehensive medical benefits, including PPO plans and a high-deductible health plan with HSA options.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available.

Dental and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.

401(k) plan with company match and self-directed brokerage options.

Paid time off, including additional company-wide time off during the final week of the year.

Company-paid life insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents.

Short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage.

Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance.

Paid parental leave after one year of employment.

Opportunities to influence team growth, develop future engineering leaders, and contribute to innovative technical projects.

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