Vice President of CoMET - Austin, United States - HVJ Associates

Description

Job Description

Position: Vice President CoMET (Construction Materials Testing) Department

Location: Austin, TX

Reporting to: Vice President of Operations

Mission/ Position Description Summary

The mission of the Vice President of CoMET Department for HVJ South Central Texas – M&J, Inc., a leading specialty engineering firm in Texas, is to support the firm within the general policies and guidelines established by the corporation. This VP of CoMET needs to be a leader and display exemplary leadership skills. This person needs to be able to embody the mission as well as the principles for HVJ South Central Texas. His/her responsibilities will include maintaining client relations, human resources, developing business and general operation activities. The VP of CoMET will perform as an overseer for the entire CoMET department and is responsible for the quality and completion of all projects undertaken.

Additional Key Expectations

• Oversee the coordination of unit staff assignments so that client service requests are met
• Interface with department managers to obtain additional personnel /equipment when needed
• Assist with development of project proposals, capability statements, etc.
• Contribute to the overall company's vision by developing business, attending client interviews, etc.
• Ensure Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Achieve required CoMET financial performance Track unit expenses to ensure actual work is performed within budget
• Achieve the company vision through executing service line communication and development activities
• Forecast CoMET performance on annual plan goals and initiatives
• Ensure quality assurance is performed as directed in Quality Assurance Manual
• Communicate technical, administrative, and financial information to staff when required.
• Prepare technical and cost proposals and approve/sign proposals prepared by others
• Develop annual plan related to CoMET business development
• Resolve conflicts and complaints as needed in a fair and equitable manner
• Evaluate performance of unit staff (PAC)
• Recommend changes in unit staffing including additions to staff and promotions following company procedures.
• Enforce disciplinary action when needed in accordance with Employee Manual

Key Criteria/Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with minimum 10 years direct experience in Geotechnical/Construction Materials Engineering and a PE License. Combination of work experience and education may be considered for the right candidate.

Key Competencies

• Excellence
• Mutual Respect/Likable
• Integrity
• Care and Listens well
• Resourceful and takes initiative
• Customer Focus
• Performance Management
• Team Builder
• Organization/Planning
• Conflict Management
• Assertiveness
• Self-starter
• Strong personal/professional initiative