Director of MEP

				Overview:

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters: IPS is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities with IPS. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at IPS via email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at IPS in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for a specific position will be deemed the sole property of IPS, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by IPS as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Responsibilities:

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people by solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a dedicated Director of MEP to join our talented team at our office located in Vaughan, Ontario.

In this role, you will manage the utilization, growth, and development of professionals in the MEP Department, which is comprised of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineers and designers in several US offices. You will also support business development with technical support, proposal generation, and work-hour estimates.  

Additional Responsibilities

* Coordinate with project manager and discipline directors to determine scope, complexity, and planning and scheduling requirements of projects. 
* Assign appropriate personnel to provide cost-effective engineering and technical support.
* Define an appropriate cost-effective workflow process and level of design detail to achieve project goals. 
* Estimate work hours to generate project deliverables and support the design team. 
* Develop the MEP strategic business plan in concert with overall company planning efforts involving technical/regulatory activities required to achieve long-range and annual goals and objectives. 
* Perform various personnel functions that involve hiring, performance appraisal, salary position recommendations, and employee development. 
* Plan and schedule work for the department, ensuring the proper and effective distribution of assignments and manpower, space, and facilities for subsequent performance of duties. 
* Evaluate and initiate the necessary training of the MEP Group to ensure pertinent technical competence, acceptable social/communication skills, and personal development of leadership.
* Develop departmental policies, technical standards, and procedures.
* Assist in the development and coordination of divisional and inter-departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
* Regularly review productivity/quality reports to ensure top performance.
* Participate in business development by seeking out new projects with existing or new clients. 

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and take your career to new heights!

Qualifications:

* 15+ years of experience in the design of BioPharm processes and facilities for the cGMP production of biological and pharmaceutical drugs.
* A BSChE in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
* Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.
* Is licensed and stamped/signed drawings per applicable law.
* Has sufficient technical proficiency in the various facets of MEP design to understand project requirements and apply the appropriate resources and execution approach for a successful project.

Context, Environment, & Safety

* Travel duration is based on project location. 
* This position is a safety-sensitive position.
* The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.
			

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