Director of A&E

Delta Oaks Group•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Delta Oaks Group is seeking a Director of A&E to manage architecture and engineering (A&E) services in its telecommunications and electric vehicle (EV) verticals. The role oversees technical evaluations, department staff, project management, quality control, client management, and department profit and loss. The Director coordinates and supervises the lifecycle of department projects from inception through completion, covering design, project management, and client management. The position oversees design engineers and/or CAD designers and assists with department growth through hiring and talent acquisition. Working independently with little supervision, the Director applies analytical, design, program management, and client collaboration skills to deliver turnkey services, primarily in telecommunications. The role works with management to develop and implement technical and operational approaches, including CAD standards and templates, and ensures project and department production goals for schedule and quality are met. The successful candidate should understand turnkey A&E/Civil Engineering services and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where timely communication with coworkers, clients, and strategic partners is important. A minimum of eight years of A&E or Civil Engineering experience demonstrating work in the telecommunications market is required. Experience managing the holistic front-end design process—including site acquisition, planning and zoning, environmental, geotechnical, and civil-site design—is desired. Experience with general electrical and grounding design for EV and telecommunications structures, buildings, and small commercial applications is also desired. Some travel is required.

Requirements

At least eight years of A&E or Civil Engineering experience demonstrating practice in the telecommunications market.
With a Bachelor of Science degree, at least eight years of design experience; with other educational qualifications, at least ten years of design experience.
Experience in A&E telecommunications design or similar infrastructure, project management, and program management.
Required experience with computer drafting software, including AutoCAD.
Required experience with site development and zoning requirements typical of the telecommunications industry.
Required proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Required experience managing A&E/Civil Engineering projects holistically from conception through completion.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic electrical and grounding principles.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with contractors, clients or their representatives, jurisdictional officials, and other engineering vendors.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client and strategic partner relationships.
Ability to work independently with little supervision in a fast-paced environment and communicate in a timely manner.
Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing the holistic front-end design process, including site acquisition, planning and zoning, environmental, geotechnical, and civil-site design.
Experience with general electrical and grounding design typically associated with EV and telecommunications structures, buildings, and small commercial applications.
Working knowledge and thorough familiarity with codes and standards relating to telecommunications structures, including TIA/EIA-222 requirements.
Experience with grading, earthwork, stormwater, and erosion-control practices.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise the lifecycle of department projects from inception through completion, including design, project management, and client management.
Oversee a team of design engineers and/or CAD designers and assist with department growth through hiring and talent acquisition.
Coordinate with management to develop technical and operational approaches for completing project and department tasks efficiently.
Develop and implement CAD standards, templates, procedures, and approaches that support project and department production goals for schedule and quality.
Scope projects, estimate fees, and prepare proposals.
Manage and coordinate all phases of turnkey A&E projects.
Design and/or review A&E services for rawland, amendment, and collocation telecommunications sites.
Assist in developing standard design guidelines, operating procedures, CAD protocols, and quality-control practices.
Review final deliverables for constructability, feasibility, accuracy, and cost efficiency.
Manage projects and programs, personnel, and staffing evaluations and hiring.
Interact with, coordinate, and manage clients.
Deliver turnkey A&E/Civil Engineering services and communicate in a timely manner with coworkers, clients, and strategic partners.
Travel as required.