Title: Plumbing & Fire Protection Supervisor

Location: Hybrid from any of the following: Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Tampa, FL; Dallas, TX; Green Bay, WI; Minneapolis, MN.

Founded in 1900, Mead & Hunt stands as a nationally acclaimed professional services consulting firm dedicated to providing innovative planning, design, and construction solutions. Our expertise spans a diverse array of sectors, including architecture, food and beverage processing, federal projects, transportation, water infrastructure, and more. By leveraging our unique methodologies, we deliver creative, cost-effective solutions that drive progress for our clients and uplift the communities we serve.

At Mead & Hunt, our culture is built on a foundation of taking care of people, doing what’s right, and making decisions that make sense. We are a flexible, employee-owned company that’s deeply committed to giving back and investing in the growth and well-being of our team members. Through our robust employee programs, we foster lasting relationships and support meaningful initiatives that make a real difference.

Our Architecture and Building Engineering Group is actively seeking a dynamic Supervisor to lead our Plumbing and Fire Protection unit. We’re looking for a leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, excels in mentorship, and is eager to inspire and guide a team toward success.

Responsibilities for this role include: 

• Provide strong leadership and support to the team to ensure department policies and procedures are followed
• Oversee team production and ensure quality control measures to maintain high technical standards on all technical work
• Actively support and contribute to business development initiatives
• Review and approve staff timesheets and expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Mentoring staff and providing professional development opportunities
• Manage staff resources and balance workloads effectively by collaborating with other managers.
• Partner with HR and leadership to strategically expand the team and enhance skill sets.
• Collaborate with the Department Manager regarding strategic planning related to growth and development of the team.
• Some travel may be required.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a combination of education and/or experience totaling 7 years of relevant experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, plumbing, or architectural engineering (or relevant degree) plus 3 years of experience;
• OR associate degree in mechanical, or architectural engineering (or relevant degree) plus 5 years of experience;
• OR no degree plus 7 years of relevant experience

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• 12+ years of relevant experience strongly preferred
• PE License in any state with the ability to obtain in other states strongly preferred
• Prior Supervisory experience a plus
• Designing plumbing systems for building projects
• Designing fire protection systems for building projects
• Managing projects and providing technical oversight
• Leading a team and managing workload
• Mentoring project staff
• Business development tasks (client relationships and proposal development)

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Base salary range of $125k - $155k, commensurate with experience, plus bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package options including health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance plans.
• Employee ownership opportunities after two years of full-time employment. Help shape the future of our firm and share in the rewards of our collective success as an employee-owned company.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment, hybrid schedule with generous PTO, sick-time, paid holidays, parental leave, caregiver leave, and paid community service leave.
• Benefit from our commitment to your professional development with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and a supportive growth environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.