Vice President of Design Engineering

VP of Design Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Salary: $175,000 – $240,000 (Relocation Assistance Available)

2 Openings/1 per location – can work in any of the following office locations:

• Charlotte, NC
• Philadelphia, PA

Industry: Construction | Design | Engineering

Job Function: Executive Leadership | Project Management | Operations

Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a strategic and results-driven Vice President of Design Engineering on behalf of our client. This role is responsible for leading, delegating, and supporting the development of practices, procedures, and systems to support a continuously improving and profitable engineering organization.

This executive-level position is ideal for a leader with deep experience in high-value commercial construction, financial stewardship, and organizational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee design, modification, and improvement of company engineering projects and services; directs the design of testing and maintenance processes, and ensure quality control.
• Delegates and empowers engineering directors and project managers in formulating effective business plans, financial analytics, and client communications.
• Establishes budget controls, coordinates project and process changes to maintain and improve cost/benefit ratio.
• Reviews engineering designs in light of the organizations strategic goals, performance objectives.
• Coordinates the development of efficient organizational structure, including the development of knowledge, skills and abilities; and establishes a succession plan to facilitate a steady and efficient organizational growth and efficiency.
• Administrative duties.
• Travel approximately 30% of the time to job sites and regional offices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management
• 7+ years of engineering leadership experience OR 20+ years of relevant industry experience in Design Engineering with 7+ years of leadership experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Experience in large healthcare and higher education commercial construction projects ($25M – $50M+).
• Proven experience leading complex project portfolios and construction teams at a senior level
• Strong financial and accounting knowledge, including full P&L responsibility
• In-depth knowledge of MEP systems, design-build, and construction operations
• Excellent organizational, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Ability to build cross-departmental relationships and drive a high-performance culture
• Effective communicator with a detail-oriented and hands-on approach
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities
• Familiar with industry trends, best practices, and competitive landscape

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50% travel required to job sites and office locations

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Must be able to climb stairs and lift/move objects up to 20 pounds
• Frequent hand/wrist motion for typing and document handling
• Light work with occasional movement between job sites and office environments
• Work conducted in a generally quiet professional setting

This is a career-defining leadership opportunity to join an organization at the forefront of energy innovation and integrated construction delivery. If you're a senior construction leader ready to drive high-impact projects and inspire strong teams, apply today through Wheeler Staffing Partners.