Duties and Responsibilities


Project, Client, and Team Management



  • Track and coordinate resource needs with PMs and other Departments

  • Forecast workload for Team and address gaps or excessive workloads

  • Manage critical projects, delegate projects, and engage in design as necessary

  • Prepare critical agreements including scope, schedule, fees, and terms and conditions and communicate to project team members; review and authorize agreements for PMs; review and approve subconsultant agreements

  • Monitor and report the financial performance of all Team projects and proactively address changes in scope, billing processes, schedules, and any settlements

  • Responsible for oversight of the Team and potentially approval for designs, construction plans, bid documents, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates

  • Provide direction to and monitoring of your Team, utilizing experience to resolve scope, design, and other challenges ensuring adherence to all standards, QA/QC processes, and other policies related to project execution and management

  • Participate in project funding discussions and grant applications as appropriate


Technical and Practice Leadership



  • Responsible and accountable for coordination, input, and enforcement of all technical aspects and policies of the Department and Company

  • Provide technical expertise and leadership for Team and Department. Determine and implement improved techniques, approaches, and alternative solutions

  • Lead quality control/quality assurance development and implementation consistent with Company and Department standards and the requirements of our clients and regulatory agencies

  • Responsible for setting, monitoring, and achieving financial goals for the Team


Personnel and Team Leadership



  • Lead, supervise, and monitor all assigned Team Members to achieve the goals and strategies for the Department

  • Lead and/or participate in mentoring, career path planning and development (including training plans), performance plans, mentoring, and resource sharing for all Team Members

  • Lead, develop, and implement effective communication, performance management, and strategic skills needed to achieve Company, Department, Team, and project goals.

  • Lead, develop, and participate in Department/Company recruitment efforts and building your Team as directed



Requirements



  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

  • 7+ years of engineering experience with 6+ years managing teams

  • Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain registration within six months

  • Self-motivated, engaged, team-oriented, and strategic thinking with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision

  • Strong leadership and team building and engagement skills as well as excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

  • Knowledge of accounting principles, including budgeting and forecasting

  • Execute multiple tasks under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities

  • Experience with business and strategic planning processes

  • Proven track record of developing existing and new client relationships, mentoring and coaching


Preferred:



  • Project Manager training and/or certifications


Working Conditions


The assignment will require occasional evening and weekend work, infrequent job site visits outdoors, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment.