Mechanical Engineering Manager

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AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Manager/Team Lead to join our Buildings + Places team in a new position in Calgary, AB . This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership and mentorship within a growing multidisciplinary practice while delivering innovative mechanical engineering solutions for complex building projects across a variety of sectors, including commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, transit, government, industrial, and mission‑critical facilities.

The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for guiding project delivery, supporting the development of mechanical engineering staff, and ensuring the successful execution of projects involving HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems design. This individual will work collaboratively with architects, engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver high‑quality, sustainable, and cost‑effective solutions.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Team Lead , you will act as a senior technical resource and advisor for the mechanical engineering team, leading the design and delivery of complex building projects from planning through construction. You will provide mentorship and technical oversight to engineers, designers, and EITs while supporting resource planning, quality management, and project execution. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to build relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

• Serve as a senior technical resource and subject matter expert for mechanical engineering projects within the Buildings + Places practice.
• Lead and coordinate mechanical engineering teams in the delivery of complex building projects from concept design through construction administration and commissioning.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and structured development opportunities for mechanical engineers, EITs, designers, and technical staff.
• Support resource planning, workload management, and project staffing in collaboration with discipline leaders and project managers.
• Lead the design and coordination of mechanical building systems
• Develop and review engineering studies, reports, calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical documents.
• Provide specialized technical input and guidance for feasibility studies, condition assessments, system evaluations, and building performance assessments.
• Lead interdisciplinary coordination efforts to ensure integration of mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Conduct quality control reviews of engineering calculations, designs, models, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Prepare construction cost estimates, technical effort estimates, engineering work plans, and discipline schedules.
• Support project managers in managing scope, budget, schedule, and technical deliverables.
• Analyze complex engineering challenges and recommend innovative, practical, and cost‑effective solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, stakeholder engagement sessions, and business development initiatives.
• Support proposal preparation, project interviews, and pursuit activities for new opportunities.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, commissioning activities, and construction‑phase services.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, evaluate change requests, and provide technical support during construction.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, design standards, project delivery methodologies, and quality mana