Engineering Services Manager

Trilon Group•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

As Engineering Services Manager for the DRMP Tallahassee office , you will be responsible for day-to-day engineering business development and operating activities. You will be directly managing a team of engineers, technical staff, and student interns to ensure the successful execution of engineering design projects while facilitating smooth daily operations, consistent workflow, and continued professional development of staff. Critical to the role is the ability to collaborate effectively with other firm leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and PE licensure in Florida. Extensive experience and leadership skills may substitute for PE registration requirements.
At least 10 years of overall and progressively responsible experience with engineering design projects, as well as leadership of other engineers and associates.
Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ICPR, & Ponds.
Ability to generate respect and trust from staff and external constituencies.
Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to forge strong relationships within DRMP.
Prior leadership experience, including leading successful teams and projects
Good problem-solving skills combined with a questioning attitude that probes issues and seeks resolutions compatible with the assigned projects.
Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on State Department of Transportation (DOT) and municipal projects preferred.
Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment preferred.
Scope/schedule/fee development and management experience.

Responsibilities

Operational Management: Actively manage the day-to-day business including staffing, planning, and execution of project assignments within the team. Support workshare and positive collaboration with all DRMP offices and service lines.
Identify career development opportunities for engineering staff (including pipeline for graduating FSU/FAMU student interns).
Provide technical guidance and manage quality checks for all project work. Serve as primary escalation point for engineering activities to ensure that appropriate corporate resources are leveraged. Manage issues to achieve root cause identification and deploy corrective actions.
Business Development: Manage, coordinate, and conduct business development outreach to clients and stakeholders to identify opportunities for DRMP engineering and other service lines. Drive growth of DRMP revenue by securing engineering related work. Work collaboratively with DRMP Marketing and BD staff for RFP/RFQ response letters, technical proposals, and presentations. Evaluate and communicate operational and business opportunities for Tallahassee area and regional engineering growth decisions.
Client/Stakeholder Relationships: Develop and maintain professional relationships with local/state government agencies and other clients in the Tallahassee region. Manage DRMP’s participation in Tallahassee area professional societies and other client engagement functions.
Staff Development/Hiring: Support DRMP’s recruiting, hiring, and training strategy, including for student interns. Effectively communicate the corporate goals, philosophy, and culture. Embody the DRMP culture and contribute to the high level of employee morale. Manage and mentor staff in all facets of project work and the DRMP standard of high-quality service. Communicate performance expectations, review staff performance, and provide regular and formal feedback.