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    Engineering Manager - Chicago, United States - KDM Engineering

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    Job Description Description:

    Position Overview:
    The Engineering Manager will manage any of the KDM Power Utility clients.

    This position will help expand current engineering work with our existing clients and help establish new business in additional departments all while managing multiple project managers and processes.

    This individual will need to be open-minded, innovative, and determined to create growth within our organization.


    Job Responsibilities:

    • Develop plans and processes for business development with the client
    • Guide technical activities of assigned programs within the utility client, including internal scheduling, planning, budgeting, and managing personnel
    • High-level monitoring of work product to ensure compliance with industry standards, company practices, and customer specifications
    Must possess sufficient knowledge of programs in order to identify problems, provide guidance to managers, and be sure the work product fulfills requirements
    Manage multiple engineering departments and clients at the same time

    Manage customer relationships and attend high level client events including but not limited to, quarterly KPI meetings, department related meetings, EOC meetings, etc.

    Assist with development and mentoring of the PM team
    Determine office specific changes which may include determination of new hires and terminations
    Train, support, and develop team members
    Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
    Pursue opportunities to both lead by example and foster the talent of high performing team members
    Prioritization and streamlining of tasks to ensure accuracy and efficiency

    • This position involves a high level of organization and the ability to multitask competing priorities

    Qualifications:

    • BS Electrical Engineering required, advanced degree preferred
    • Experience in the Utility Sector
    • Experience managing and mentoring project management staff
    • Minimum of 15 years of project management experience
    • Minimum of 5 years of senior project management experience
    • Minimum of 7 years of department management experience
    • Ability to manage business and technical resources
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
    • Must be open minded, creative and confident
    • Ability to work independently and in a team.
    • Must be open to local travel

    Additional
    Requirements:


    • Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification and background screening
    • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
    • Possess a valid Driver's License
    Why Choose KDM Engineering?

    Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

    Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules.

    Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents' Organization's (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For annually for seven years.

    Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry.

    Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.


    Top Reasons to Work for Us:
    Challenging and Meaningful Work
    Competitive Base Salary
    Comprehensive Benefits Package
    Company Paid Holidays
    Great Work-Life Balance
    Fun and Flexible Work Environment
    Organization with People-First Mentality
    Dynamic Leadership Team
    A Culture that Values Your Input

    Full List of Benefits & Perks:

    • Positive team environment
    • Competitive salaries
    • Flexible schedules
    • Growth opportunities
    • Training and professional development
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k)
    • Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
    • Paid time-off.
    • Paid holidays.
    • Volunteer leave
    • Performance bonuses
    • HSA
    • Transit program
    • Career coach on-staff
    • Parental and maternity leave
    • Supportive management
    • Culture engagement group
    • Professional development assistance
    • Employee discounts
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Quarterly team-building outings
    • Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
    • Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers' room

    Equal Employment Opportunity:


    KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

    Join us in re-engineering the future, together


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