Director - Fire Protection

Jensen Hughes•Allen, TX

About The Position

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Director of Fire Protection Engineering that will be responsible for leading a team of managers and technical contributors across one or more offices in the SouthCentral subregion performing a range of professional service lines. The position has a strong focus on staff engagement and career development. Key performance priorities include fostering an environment of inclusion to encourage recruitment and retention, innovation, technical excellence and a high-performing organization. The individual must either already reside in the Houston, TX region, or is willing to relocate to the area. Responsible for Managers, PM's and is a people leader of 7-20 people across multiple service lines while also providing services as an individual contributor. Strong focus on staff engagement and career development along with personal growth goals. Work with leadership team to promote a positive and healthy work culture. Foster a culture of acceptance and diversity in thought while keeping quality at the forefront. Keep staff informed of company initiatives and communications. Promote employee engagement and satisfaction by ensuring positive work environment, work-life balance, guidance towards career goals and interests, and competitive reward. Maintain strong project portfolio as a Project Manager leveraging relationships with clients and colleagues to deliver quality products, on time and within budget. Manage all aspects of the role through clear and thoughtful communication and assist team members in doing the same. Ensure business processes are implemented and recommend improvement for delivering of best-in-class service. Assist in recruiting and retaining top talent. Work with management team to develop and implement personnel and business growth strategies.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years’ experience and demonstrated successful history in performing technical consulting work and developing and cultivating client relationships.
Minimum five years’ experience managing people.
Experience in business processes including but not limited to writing proposals, invoicing, forecasting and project management.
Advanced communication and presentation skills with the ability to deliver sales presentations to clients and to provide necessary communications to staff and leaders.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.

Nice To Haves

Professional designation desirable but not required (i.e., Professional License)

Responsibilities

Leading a team of managers and technical contributors across one or more offices in the SouthCentral subregion performing a range of professional service lines.
Fostering an environment of inclusion to encourage recruitment and retention, innovation, technical excellence and a high-performing organization.
Promoting a positive and healthy work culture.
Fostering a culture of acceptance and diversity in thought while keeping quality at the forefront.
Keeping staff informed of company initiatives and communications.
Promoting employee engagement and satisfaction by ensuring positive work environment, work-life balance, guidance towards career goals and interests, and competitive reward.
Maintaining strong project portfolio as a Project Manager leveraging relationships with clients and colleagues to deliver quality products, on time and within budget.
Managing all aspects of the role through clear and thoughtful communication and assist team members in doing the same.
Ensuring business processes are implemented and recommend improvement for delivering of best-in-class service.
Assisting in recruiting and retaining top talent.
Working with management team to develop and implement personnel and business growth strategies.