Engineering Department Manager

Quanta Services • Birmingham, AL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients. About this Role Onsite Monday-Friday Location: 3500 Colonnade Parkway Birmingham, AL, 35243 The Department Manager oversees a team of engineering design professionals, interns, and co-op staff to ensure all deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. Responsibilities include administrative oversight, enforcing safety and quality compliance, managing workforce needs, and implementing ongoing training programs. This role requires familiarity with project controls.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science or Graduate degree
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ experience in supervising and managing a large team of office personnel, including responsibility for staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, training programs, and ensuring operational efficiency. Prior engineering experience is not a requirement for this position.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, maintain high productivity standards, and foster a collaborative work environment while meeting organizational goals and deadlines.
• Knowledge of business operations, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Ability to interpret organizational goals and implement best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strategic planning and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities independently.
• Ability to interpret business issues and recommend best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strategic planning and innovation capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities independently.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership on departmental goals and priorities.
• Manage staffing and resource allocation for projects and tasks.
• Lead, mentor, and train team members to achieve performance objectives.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Conduct regular performance reviews using defined KPIs, including:
• On-time completion of tasks and projects
• Budget adherence
• Quality of deliverables
• Team collaboration and communication effectiveness
• Compliance with safety and company standards
• Employee development and training participation
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Promote safety, quality, and integrity within the department.
• Evaluate schedules and manpower requirements; adjust workloads as needed.
• Review and approve departmental deliverables and reports.
• Ensure activities meet company and client requirements.
• Issue timely updates for scope or schedule changes.
• Plan and organize teamwork and training programs.
• Track and monitor performance, budget, schedule, and quality metrics.
• Support procurement and administrative processes as needed.
• Participate in training and professional development planning.

Benefits

• Core Benefits Competitive pay including base salary + possible annual bonus and weekly pay option Health insurance : medical, dental, and vision plans Retirement plan : 401(k) with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Life & disability insurance (basic employer-paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth & mentoring opportunities
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee discounts & referral program
• Education reimbursement or tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees