A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical focus is required.
A minimum of 15 years of experience in the HVAC design field is required.
Professional Engineer registration is required.
Computer-aided design skills are required.
An in-depth understanding of mechanical and plumbing systems, including relevant codes and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design requirements, is required.
Leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills are required.
Responsibilities
Participate with the Corporate Management Team to establish and implement company-wide goals, direction, and policy.
Communicate the overall company and Chicago office direction, goals, and policies to the local team.
Improve staff technical capability and production efficiency through mentorship, coaching, and development opportunities.
Maintain and improve quality control procedures related to mechanical and plumbing designs.
Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with current and prospective clients.
Strategize with business development staff and participate in proposal presentations and negotiations.
Develop, evaluate, and track project goals for the office or group.
Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.
Debrief and critique project performance with team members.
Ensure the office is properly staffed and workloads are appropriately assigned.
Evaluate team members' performance and address issues.
Provide technical expertise to the office on a variety of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Desired Qualifications
Revit experience is preferred.
Vice President (Mechanical)
Allen + Shariff Corporation · Chicago, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-31
Workplace: on_site
Department: Chicago
Description
Allen + Shariff is an international MEP engineering firm providing consulting and design services in the United States and Mexico and project management services in the Middle East. Our mission is to engineer an exceptional level of personal care and connection designed to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive. We have fun at work doing what we love to do and are proud to be certified as a “Great Place to Work.”
A+S is seeking a Vice President with strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC Design to co-lead its Chicago, Illinois office. In addition to providing technical expertise to the office within the Mechanical discipline, the Vice President will share responsibility for the achievement of key Company objectives.
Responsibilities
Participate with the Corporate Management Team to establish and implement goals, direction, and policy for the company as a whole.
Communicate the direction, goals, and policies of the overall company and the Chicago office to the local team.
Continually improve staff performance in terms of technical capability and production efficiency via mentorship. Coach team members and provide opportunities for growth and development.
Maintain and improve quality control procedures related to mechanical and plumbing designs.
Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with current and prospective clients.
Strategize with business development staff and participate in proposal presentations and negotiations.
Develop, evaluate, and track project goals for the office or group.
Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.
Debrief and critique project performance with team members.
Ensure office is properly staffed and workloads are appropriately assigned.
Evaluate performance of team members and address any issues.
Provide technical expertise to the office on a variety of HVAC systems.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical focus.
Minimum 15 years of experience in the HVAC design field.
PE registration required.
CAD required; Revit preferred.
In-depth understanding of mechanical and plumbing systems, including all relevant codes and LEED requirements.
Proven leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.