Director - Gas Services

NV5•San Diego, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work. As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives. The Director of Gas Services in the Power Delivery Group reports to the Vice President of Gas Services. The Director is responsible and accountable for operational performance and results of the assigned group within the Power Delivery organizational structure. This role requires a high degree of creativity, foresight and mature judgment in devising strategies to ensure growth of programs enterprise-wide and to identify and implement process improvements. Incumbents provide inspirational leadership by attracting, retaining, motivating, and developing high-caliber talent. In addition, incumbents cultivate a constructive workplace culture that encourages collaboration, teamwork, positive attitude, and provides ongoing improvement to the quality of services provided to clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering is required.
Current registration by the State of California as a Professional Engineer and a willingness to register in other states is required.
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) required.
15+ years of experience in the natural gas field, such as gas engineering & design, construction management, facilities management, project management, sustainability, commissioning, or related field with progressive responsibilities.
10+ years of experience working directly with natural gas utilities as a project manager, construction manager, utility manager, designer, engineer or other role(s) directly related to gas utility engineering, design and/or construction.
At least 10 years of experience in a leadership role leading a team of 10+ individuals.
Familiarity with the standards and quality demanded by gas utility clients is required.
This role requires experience with quality assurance checks in order to uphold high internal and external quality standards.
Willingness to travel to other NV5 or client offices on short notice, as project needs or client demands require.
Proficiency in MS Office, Microsoft Project, and other relevant software, including any technical software as needed.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, highly organized, and detail oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience expanding services to new regions and establishing remote operations is highly desirable.
Experience managing business unit financials. P&L understanding is highly desirable.
Master’s degree in Engineering, Finance or Business Administration is highly desirable
Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Establish operational and technical performance targets, then monitor achievement toward those targets, taking corrective action when needed
Analyze current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement when necessary
Analyze financial data and ensure financial goals are being met
Collaborate with Power Delivery management, other Directors, and the marketing staff to identify and analyze strategically aligned business development opportunities
Cultivate effective relationships with existing and potential new clients
Address customer satisfaction issues
Drive project profitability through Group Managers and Project Managers by maintaining proper qualified staffing levels for project delivery within budget and on schedule
Understand and abide by industry set laws and standards
Evaluate and analyze utilization and performance by taking corrective action when needed
Develop Group Managers by providing coaching, feedback, and training so that they are knowledgeable, competent, and effective leaders
Oversee the development and training of assigned personnel and provide information to guide opportunities for advancement
Foster a constructive workplace environment
Identify and develop opportunities in new marketplaces for Power Delivery that align with the company’s market and service sectors
Develop a comprehensive multi-year business plan for the Gas Services organization.
Support the developments of sales and business development plans for Sales team and doer-sellers
Generate sales leads through prospecting, networking, and leveraging company-developed marketing programs
Effectively engage internal resources to develop sales strategies, presentations, and plans
Develop key client relationships in new marketplaces, schedule regular meetings with clients to monitor and maintain satisfaction levels
Hire and train new employees to support new marketplaces and clients
Identify business partners and subcontractors for the mutual pursuit of opportunities