Manager, Fire Protection Engineering

Jensen Hughes • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • $131,000 - $178,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.
• Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.

What This Job Offers

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