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- Manage profit center resources to attain target financial results by:
- Provide management leadership to ensure the availability of a skilled, qualified, and motivated workforce by:
- Manage the portfolio of technical disciplines within the specific engineering & design area and alter the technical capabilities of the department to or in anticipation of changing market conditions. Ensure that all staffing and utilization goals are met. Coordinate resource activities with those in other engineering & design areas within the Company.
- Provide technical leadership to ensure that all specific engineering services are provided per applicable professional codes and standards by:
- Ensure that client relations are properly maintained, and market reputation is enhanced by providing:
- Ensure appropriate estimating/risk management input is provided for all business proposals and contract negotiations
- Adhere to and help advance corporate safety policy
- Ensure administrative duties are carried out in accordance with company policy
Director of Engineering - Columbus, United States - latitude
Description
Duties&Responsibilitiesb. Setting competitive prices for the services offered that yield acceptable margins for the profit center
c. Managing resources and controlling costs to effectively deliver the services
d. Maintaining efficient service delivery processes that ensure safe operations and quality work products
e. Analyzing financial results on an ongoing basis, explaining variance from plan/budget and taking corrective action as required
f. Managing all aspects of contract negotiation, change order identification, submittal and
approval, administration, establishing the system to carry out the contract including management of subcontractors
g. Review of project financials reports to project accounting with adequate backup for management, internal and external accounting and/or SOX requirements
h. Review of financial controls to ensure project profitability and expected cash flow positions
b. Ensuring that individuals have the training, tools, personal equipment, work environment,
and technical support to optimize their performance and achieve desired results
c. Providing individuals with honest and constructive feedback, assistance in setting priorities, and opportunities for personal and professional development
d. Creating an environment where team performance is more important than individual performance
e. Coaching and mentoring of other professionals
c. Adhering to established QA/QC principles, policies and procedures
d. Maintaining knowledge of the engineering and technical industry codes, standards, and best practices
e. Developing and maintaining knowledge of the current and future enablers, systems, and
applications available in the industry to ensure continuous improvement
b. Management of the client and project stakeholders, ensuring effective business relationships are in place and trusted by the all
c. Effective project meetings (project kickoff, client alignment, status meeting, progress
review, etc)
d. Project reporting and status for the project team, management, and client e. Accurate invoices to ensure timely issuance and payment
f. Improve the organization's profitability by generating new prospects and developing new existing client relationships.
g. Develop, assess, and report on the business development approach, ensuring the strategic objectives are well understood and implemented by the team
h. Lead the team in sourcing, managing and implementing new business opportunities and office functions.
i. Ensure business growth through business development activities to ensure these are delivered in accordance with the organizational mission.
j. Collect and compare pertinent data on the target market
Skills,AbilitiesandKnowledge:
Excellent organizational and planning skills to ensure the proper application of available resources resulting in high productivity and utilization
Detailed knowledge of project management fundamentals
Demonstrated skills in verbal/written communications to both internal and external audiences
Demonstrated negotiating and decision-making skills using sound judgment and prudent analysis
Demonstrated management and business skills with a focus on achieving company objectives related to quality of service and financial results
Demonstrated skills in providing leadership, motivation, vision, and direction
High energy level with the ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous environment; can function confidently and effectively even when faced with incomplete information and uncertainty
Proven success in developing and maintaining customer relationships
High commitment to implementing plans and achieving goals in collaboration with others
Working knowledge of project accounting practices and financial systems
Working knowledge of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms
Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS office application proficiency including MS Project and/or Primavera scheduling software
Preferred Education,LicensingandExperience:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
Registration as Professional Engineer
Significant experience at a professional level in electrical power systems engineering work related to planning, designing, and operating T&D systems which demonstrates a progressive
development of competence
OtherSkills/Abilities
Self-Motivated
Work independently
Team-Oriented
Customer Oriented
Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.
DesiredQualifications
PMP Certification