Group Lead, Design Project Management

IPS-Integrated Project Services•Emeryville, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Group Lead, Project Management, to join our talented team at our office located in Emeryville, California. In this position, you will provide leadership of the technical discipline and direct the day-to-day operational activities of the department. You will also be responsible for the delivery of the target gross margin profits of the department. Furthermore, you will manage staffing activities, including recruiting, retention, and development of department staff. Actively manages department revenue growth and labor efficiency.

Requirements

Registered Professional.
Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering or a related field.
15+ years of diversified engineering experience, at least 10 of which have been in a supervisory or management capacity, consisting of planning, designing, and construction of engineering projects.
Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.
Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, superior communications skills, team building, and a strong work ethic.
Must be able to build rapport with department staff.
Must be licensed and stamped/signed drawings per applicable law.

Responsibilities

Ensures the quality, accuracy, and completeness of overall work as to engineering, compliance with established IPS standards, procedures, codes, and ordinances.
Primary responsible individual for the quality of the unit's output related to adherence to stated project goals as well as legal and IPS guidelines, and efficiency.
Contributes technical input and oversees the technical output of the department to ensure compliance with legal, IPS, and project requirements.
Protects IPS corporate welfare through the application of prudent judgment and implementation of risk management techniques.
Coordinates and contributes technical input and oversees the technical output of the department to ensure compliance with legal, IPS, and project requirements.
Oversees the Peer Review program.
Develops and assures implementation of standards and tools to ensure department output meets or exceeds established quality and performance expectations.
Oversees manpower planning of unit resources and administers technical staff to assure efficient assignment of resources on multiple, concurrent projects.
Recruits, retains, and develops staffing plans to meet forecast labor and skills required to meet the business plan.
Supervises designers and engineers and ensures that all employees within the department are properly managed and trained.
Instills a positive work environment and facilitates effective staff development efforts.
Communicates staffing levels regularly with all levels of management at IPS.
Prepares proposals for service and supports the preparation of proposals by others.
Supports business development with presentations and related marketing activities.
Special projects as assigned.