Manager - FBS or IPS Engineering

Jensen Hughes • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This position is responsible for leading a team of technical contributors in the Houston, TX office performing a range of professional services, primarily in the Fire and Building Safety or Industrial Process Safety service line. Successful execution of the position will include a strong focus on staff engagement and career development. Key performance priorities include fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion to encourage recruitment and retention, innovation, and a high-performing organization. Successful candidates will need to reside in and/or relocate to the Houston Metro area to allow for appropriate proximity to the team necessary for successful engagement. Relocation assistance will be provided if needed. This position is an in-office role and is not intended to include a hybrid or remote work arrangement.

Requirements

• Recommended minimum of 3 years’ experience and demonstrated successful history in performing technical consulting work and developing and cultivating client relationships.
• Well-rounded working knowledge of fire protection engineering fundamentals.
• Professional designation desirable but not required (e.g., Professional Engineering License).
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Successful candidates will need to reside in and/or relocate to the Houston Metro area.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership team to promote a positive and healthy team culture.
• Foster a culture of acceptance and diversity in thought.
• Keep staff informed of company initiatives and communications.
• Promote employee engagement and satisfaction by ensuring positive work environment, work-life balance, guidance towards career goals and interests, and competitive reward.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues to deliver quality products, on time and within budget.
• Manage client expectations and relationships through clear and thoughtful communication.
• Assist team members in managing client expectations.
• Participate in business development activities such as attending local society meetings and meeting with clients.
• Ensure business processes are implemented and recommend improvements for delivering best-in-class service.
• Exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• Maintain a working knowledge of company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develop innovative solutions by leveraging differences in education, personalities, skill sets, experiences, and knowledge bases within the team.
• Work closely with the Southcentral leadership team to execute company and regional strategies.
• Assist Team Leader in recruiting and retaining top talent.
• Train staff on technical, project management, and business processes and procedures.
• Identify and facilitate opportunities for service line growth.
• Proactively grow and broaden the skill base in their team.
• Ensure a team environment of technical and moral support that enables employees to take on challenging new projects and grow.
• Responsible for technical contributors, project managers, and is a people leader of 4 to 8 people.
• Establish appropriate performance standards and have regular conversations with team members to ensure they are met.
• Guide and coach individuals to succeed using business acumen and knowledge of the Jensen Hughes business model.
• Lead and mentor staff and project teams related to technical skills, project management skills and business development skills.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance will be provided if needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees