Director of Engineering

We are hiring a Director of Engineering offering a very competitive salary up to $180,000/yr with full benefits, up to 20% bonus, and clear path of progression within the company.

This is a remote and travel role,. Candidates in Dallas, TX or Atlanta is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a positive, metrics driven work culture of accountability, quality, and professional/career growth of the team
• Accountable and responsible for the division financial forecast
• Ensures resources are properly allocated across the various engineering teams based on workload and capability
• Manage and mentor senior managers, managers, and other personnel
• Oversee and manage the performance management process including goal setting, feedback, and reviews to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and foster continuous improvement
• Oversees the team responsible for field data collection, design, permitting, GIS, and collaborates with construction support services team members
• Mentors/coaches team on forecasting, scheduling, budgeting, utilization, industry standards, client guidelines manufacturer specifications, and Squan standards/processes
• Develops and implements operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and quality
• Monitors and analyzes key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement and areas for positive reinforcement

Required Skills

• Ability to coach/mentor senior managers, managers, and other engineering personnel
• Ability to create and validate a complex schedule with multiple dependencies, varying durations, and multiple milestones
• Comprehensive understanding of business finance and accounting
• Ability to align financial budget with forecast, resource plan, and current utilization of resources.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts in everyday, easy to understand terms
• Ability to conduct interviews and adequately assess candidates for management and senior management roles
• Excels at organization, time-management, problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail
• Strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize
• Able to successfully manage and oversee a large portfolio of projects and clients
• Ability to manage a large, diverse team across multiple offices with some fully remote employees
• Good organizational skills with the ability to plan, coordinate, and track project development
• Strong work ethic, leads by example, and does what it takes to get the job done
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and with various other software programs
• Ability to communicate professionally at all times with clarity, at the frequencies required
• Ability to understand different personalities and adjust approach accordingly
• Ability to pro-actively identify needs and problem solve