Manager, Fire Protection Engineering

Jensen Hughes-posted about 11 hours ago

$127,000 - $197,000/Yr

Full-time • Manager

Hybrid • San Diego, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

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Jensen Hughes is seeking a Manager in our San Diego office. This position reports to the Team Leader in San Diego and is responsible for leading a team of technical contributors performing a range of professional services, primarily in the Fire and Building Safety service line. Successful execution of the position will include a strong focus on staff engagement and career development. Successful candidates will ideally reside in and/or relocate to the San Diego area to allow for appropriate proximity to the team necessary for successful engagement. Hybrid or remote work arrangements will be considered.

Work with leadership team to promote a positive and healthy team culture.
Keep staff informed of company initiatives and communications.
Promote employee engagement and satisfaction by ensuring a positive work environment, work-life balance, guidance towards career goals and interests, and competitive rewards.
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 and assist team members in doing the same.
Participate in business development activities such as attending local society meetings and meeting with clients; these activities will be arranged and/or supported by the Southern California leadership team – prior business development experience is not required.
Manage and implement a wide variety of engineering design and consulting projects.
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 Southern California leadership team to execute company and regional strategies.
Assist Team Leader in recruiting and retaining top talent.
Along with other leaders, train staff on technical, project management, and business processes and procedures.
With the Team Leader, identify and facilitate opportunities for service line growth, helping to achieve opportunities for staff.
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 up to 8 people.
Work with Team Leader to establish appropriate performance standards and have regular conversations with team members to ensure they are met.
Use their business acumen and knowledge of the Jensen Hughes business model to guide and coach individuals to succeed.
Lead and mentor staff and project teams related to technical skills, project management skills and business development skills.

Minimum of 5 years experience and demonstrated successful history in performing technical consulting work and developing and cultivating client relationships.
Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) or higher in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
Well-rounded working knowledge of fire protection engineering fundamentals.
Ability to mentor and manage staff while also handing responsibilities as a Project Manager.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Excellent organizational skills.

Professional designation is desirable but not required (e.g., Professional Engineering License).

Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.

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