Vice President of Design Engineering (Philadelphia)

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 .