To lead a team of engineers, drive technical excellence and operational efficiency through discipline-specific operational oversight, people development and strategic resource management to ensure the organization consistently delivers high-quality work while supporting the professional growth of its technical staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant progressive experience required.
- Expert knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and/or program types required.
- Proficient knowledge and understanding of earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods required.
- Working knowledge of current and industry specific tools and software required, including BIM modeling, markup and annotation, workflow and task management applications.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Leads the coaching culture across a team of technical staff through goal setting and alignment with organizational goals, measuring progress and ensuring succession planning, leadership development and technical mentorship are scalable within the sector.
- Manages the application of quality strategies for the discipline and ensures quality standards are met.
- Drives the application of quality initiatives to enhance engineering processes, optimize production and improve how we work.
- Works with sector leadership on resource allocation and assigning appropriate staff to project scopes as needed.
- Proactively monitors and tracks earned value generation for the discipline through engagement with design staff, project managers and design leads on projects.
Other
- High emotional intelligence and ability to lead with empathy and clarity, navigate performance conversations constructively and support team members through challenge and change.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with designers at all levels in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to prioritize, execute and/or direct multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
- Must be a self-starter, proactive and willing to teach, manage and/or help others as needed.
