Buildings Division Manager

Primera

$120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 20+ years of engineering experience with 10+ years in leadership in the Buildings market.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural Engineering or related discipline from ABET-accredited institution.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in applicable engineering discipline.
  • Strong technical foundation in MEP systems; experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
  • Expert in strategic planning, financial management, and business development.

Responsibilities

  • Provide executive leadership for the Buildings Division; oversee all MEP disciplines and operations.
  • Establish and execute the strategic vision and growth plan for the division.
  • Lead and mentor department managers and project management teams for operational excellence.
  • Drive accountability and performance management across the organization.
  • Oversee resource management, workforce planning, and recruitment strategies.
  • Partner with executive leadership to identify market opportunities and expand services.
  • Champion innovation and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the Division.

Benefits

  • Excellent benefits package including 401K match and gym subsidies.
  • Continuing education reimbursement available.
  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment fostering teamwork.
  • Engaging employee-led committees for social and wellness activities.
Full Job Description
General Summary:

We are seeking a Buildings Division Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversee the department as a whole across both our Chicago and Denver offices. This role will be responsible for guiding the growth and success of the Buildings team, strengthening client relationships, developing technical talent, supporting operational excellence, and driving the continued advancement of our multidisciplinary engineering services.

WHO YOU ARE:
  • You are a strategic and accomplished engineering executive with 20+ years of industry experience and 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within the Buildings market, responsible for leading multidisciplinary MEP teams, expanding client relationships, driving operational excellence, and positioning the division for continued growth.
  • You have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related building systems engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • You hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Electrical, Mechanical, or another applicable engineering discipline.
  • You bring a strong technical foundation within the buildings industry, with the ability to leverage your engineering expertise to lead and oversee a multidisciplinary MEP department, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and related building systems.
    • Experienced leading large, multidisciplinary MEP teams, department managers, project managers, and technical staff.
    • Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, operations leadership, business development, and talent development.
    • Passionate about mentoring teams, driving accountability, and building a culture of excellence.
    • Experienced in managing departmental P&L performance, resource planning, staffing strategies, and growth initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Provide executive leadership for the entire Buildings Division, overseeing all MEP disciplines, operations, project delivery, staffing, and financial performance.
• Establish and execute the strategic vision, growth plan, and business objectives for the Division.
• Lead and mentor department managers, technical leaders, and project management teams to ensure operational excellence.
• Drive accountability across the organization through performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Oversee division-wide resource management, utilization, workforce planning, recruiting, and retention strategies.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify market opportunities, expand services, and drive sustainable growth.
• Lead business development efforts, maintain key client relationships, and support major pursuits and proposals.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality engineering solutions while maintaining profitability, schedule performance, and client satisfaction.
• Champion innovation, technology adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the Division.
• Monitor Division financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue growth, and profitability metrics.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on technical excellence, employee engagement, and client service.

What Primera Offers:
  • Excellent Benefits package including 401K match, gym and transit subsidies, continuing education reimbursement and much more
  • A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment of highly-motivated, highly-accountable, people-focused people
  • Employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

For more information about Primera, please visit our website: www.primeraeng.com .

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