Associate Director

Associate Director

Company Description

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Job Description

The Associate Director – HVAC is responsible for leading the HVAC engineering function, driving technical excellence, ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery, and managing a multi-level team comprising project leads, design engineers, and BIM professionals. This role combines strong technical expertise, project oversight, client management, and people leadership to ensure successful execution of HVAC works across multiple large-scale MEP projects.

 

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead, review, and validate HVAC system designs, calculations, and drawings for compliance with relevant codes (ASHRAE, ISHRAE, NBC, NFPA, local codes).

• Approve conceptual designs, system selection, heat load calculations, ESP calculations, and equipment sizing.

• Guide high-level technical decisions for complex projects (malls, hospitals, IT parks, commercial buildings, industrial facilities).

• Ensure design coordination with electrical, plumbing, and fire protection teams.

• Establish and standardize HVAC design processes, templates, and QA/QC standards.

B. Project Management

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-schedule delivery and design quality.

• Conduct periodic design reviews, value engineering sessions, and risk assessments.

• Resolve project-level technical issues escalated by Project Leads or clients.

• Collaborate with project managers on workload planning, resource allocation, and delivery timelines.

• Monitor compliance with project budgets and optimize design efficiency.

C. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the senior technical point of contact for key clients, architects, and PMC teams.

• Attend client meetings, technical presentations, and coordination workshops.

• Support business development through technical proposals, scope definitions, and design strategies.

• Strengthen client relationships and contribute to client retention and repeat business.

D. Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead a team consisting of project leads, design engineers, and BIM modelers.

• Conduct performance reviews, set KRAs/KPIs, and mentor team members for career development.

• Implement training programs on HVAC codes, design tools, and new technologies.

• Foster accountability, ownership, and collaborative working culture.

• Identify skill gaps and facilitate capability-building initiatives.

E. Quality Assurance & Innovation

• Ensure all design outputs pass internal QC reviews and meet professional and safety standards.

• Drive innovation in energy-efficient and sustainable HVAC solutions (ECBC, IGBC, GRIHA).

• Promote adoption of new tools (HAP, Trace, CFD, BIM workflows).

• Lead lessons-learned sessions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

B.tech in Mechanical with 15 plus years of experience in Data Center, industrial and commercial projects. 

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Experience Level

Mid Level