Buildings Electrical Group Manager (PE)

Primera Engineers•Chicago, IL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

You’ll lead our Electrical group, be a key influencer, and contribute to the strategic planning process within our Buildings division. We are a people-first organization that values knowledge, learning, connection, and collaboration. Our Buildings division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver buildings and systems that perform better, providing full-service engineering and design services for both new and existing facilities. With over 30 years of history, we have a proven track record of projects for various facilities including schools, universities, healthcare, government, aviation, laboratories, campuses, and municipal buildings.

Requirements

At least ten years of engineering experience.
Proven experience managing a team responsible for the planning, design, and construction of large and complex multi-discipline projects.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Licensed professional engineer.
Strong knowledge of industry codes, standards, and best practices.
Knowledge of AEC loss prevention measures.
Positive attitude and enjoyment in developing relationships with staff and clients.
Skillful presenter who can persuade and communicate effectively, particularly with technical concepts/issues and non-technical audiences.
Motivating leader and mentor, skilled at providing effective feedback and coaching.
Strategic thinker that takes continuous improvement seriously.
Analytical and decisive.
Proven ability to manage and develop growth strategies.
Knowledge of work processes/methods and software tools within the discipline.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Focus in MEP engineering.

Responsibilities

Lead the Electrical group and contribute to the strategic planning process within the Buildings division.
Execute strategic goals and initiatives, identifying and implementing improvement actions for division processes, tools, and technology.
Work closely with the team to promote high satisfaction and retention rates, playing an important role in developing the facilities electrical group.
Be accountable for the division’s objectives.
Lead or participate in strategic, complex, multi-discipline projects.
Inspire the team’s conformance to quality management and project delivery policies, processes, and procedures.
Manage the group’s billability, productivity, and project budget performance.
Connect with people within the team and across the firm to coordinate project activities.
Govern the group’s resource allocation and oversee project deliverables, while fostering both client and employee satisfaction.
Empower the team to improve performance, engagement, and contributions to the company’s goals and objectives.
Assist in the preparation and review of proposals and cost estimates.
Share input in marketing activities.
Resolve client satisfaction issues.
Work closely with the Electrical Engineering Director to identify priorities regarding infrastructure improvements, industry participation, publications, and technical reviews/audits.
Foster an environment of knowledge sharing and technical expertise.
Model the performance review process for direct reports and aid in building a strong, healthy, and engaged team.
Help the team with short- and long-term training plans, identify staffing needs, and assist with recruiting efforts.