Healthcare Mechanical Engineering Leader / Project Manager

Arup

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • $129,900-183,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Joining ArupArup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach set us apart and have guided how we shape a better world for over 75 years.We seek a dynamic and experienced Healthcare Mechanical Engineering Leader / Project Manager to support our rapidly growing healthcare business in the West geography. This role plays a pivotal part in leading major projects—most notably a high-profile healthcare facility in Phoenix—and contributes strategically to the expansion of our healthcare portfolio. As a senior leader, you lead complex multidisciplinary teams, provide technical and project direction, mentor emerging leaders, and embody Arup's mission of shaping a better world.Location: Based in Phoenix, AZ (with weekly in-person site presence), ability to travel up to 50%.The opportunity
  • Lead mechanical engineering designs for acute healthcare facilities, central plants, and renovation projects. Perform as engineer of record (or alternate). Design mechanical systems including: heating, cooling, heat rejection, air distribution, ventilation, air conditioning, building automation and controls.
  • Provide tangible leadership for the project team and mentor and lead teams to deliver high performance design along with building a climate of trust and openness in the team.
  • Provide leadership or support of project management team in managing fees and add services while monitoring and maintaining contractual obligations. Integrate client and regulatory requirements into all phases of project documentation.
  • Lead aspects of financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.
  • Incorporate sustainable and decarbonization design methods into building designs.
  • Oversee quality assurance to ensure design excellence and code compliance.
  • Apply lessons learned to drive innovation and project value.
  • Participate in client and OAC (Owner, Architect, Contractor) meetings.
  • Guide collaborators through technical decisions and solutions.
  • Identify and pursue new project opportunities that align with Arup’s strategy.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare clients and industry partners.
  • Contribute to winning proposals and negotiate project terms.
The Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience designing HVAC systems for acute healthcare projects required.
  • Minimum 8 years managing multidisciplinary project teams required.
  • Proven success leading medium to large-scale healthcare projects.
  • Expertise in central plant design and acute care renovation.
  • Strong commercial acumen, including financial and risk management.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and lead high-performing teams.
The Benefits – What we offer youAt Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.Benefits that Work – At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.Flexible Working – We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Phoenix is $129,900 - $183,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Phoenix will differ.Life at Arup – Different People, Shared ValuesArup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.Our application processWe will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup’s name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process.#LI-AR2

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