MEPS Infrastructure Department Manager

Dewberry•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Dewberry's Nashville, TN office is seeking an MEPS Infrastructure Department Manager , who will be responsible for growing the Infrastructure group, developing business, knowing how to do the work committed to in proposals and assigning / leading the appropriate resources to do the work for discipline area. Assist Project/Client Managers by providing engineering resources – a design team - to help meet the client’s desires and budget. Provide the leadership resources and guidance to accomplish our objectives. Reports to the Nashville Business Unit Manager Dewberry is a leading, market-facing firm with a proven history of providing professional services to a wide variety of public- and private-sector clients. Recognized for combining unsurpassed commitment to client service with deep subject matter expertise, Dewberry is dedicated to solving clients’ most complex challenges and transforming their communities. Established in 1956, Dewberry is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. To learn more, visit www.dewberry.com .

Requirements

Accomplished (10+ years’ experience) Electrical Professional Engineer.
Experience in power system studies, electrical medium voltage distribution system design, water & waste-water electrical system design, AND/OR SCADA system design preferred.
Experience in the design of various Electrical systems, and an understanding of document preparation utilizing a BIM/Revit platform.
Knowledgeable of construction process, self-motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Experience in staff management/department management.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
High aptitude for abstract reasoning, assertiveness and thoroughness.
Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems and equipment, including switchgear, panelboards, MCC’s, circuit breakers and fuses.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E.
Coordination with all of the disciplines involved, including outside consultants.
Work schedule for discipline showing: Project assignments and priorities Delivery due dates for group project commitment’s Workload/Capacity

Nice To Haves

Familiar with SKM Powertools/ETAP a plus.
Well organized, takes good notes.
Good conceptual understanding of electrical systems with general knowledge of system operation, space requirements, cost.

Responsibilities

Growing, mentoring, and developing the staff within discipline area to allow each person to achieve their maximum potential.
Minimum annual evaluations for each direct reports.
Providing technical guidance/leadership /management for all MEPS Infrastructure staff.
Organizing staff in a way to allow career advancement, professional development, quality client service, and operational efficiencies to meet business and project financial goals.
Taking a very active role in recruitment of staff in discipline area including networking, recruitment, interviewing and “deal closing”.
Technical and Quality oversight of all project work.
Establishing/improving standards.
Adherence to project schedule.
Adherence to project budget.
Review and provide updates on project budgets at milestone dates.
Reviewing budgets weekly.
Attention to project scope during the design process to identify potential additional services.
Identify staff performing design of the project, along with a senior staff member if required.
Engineer of Record.
Provide general updates of projects (status in the process, tasks to complete, percentage complete currently, etc.)
Identify milestone dates when each discipline should provide information, at each phase, to allow sufficient time to good design coordination.
Provide 'on-the-spot' advice and decisions, technical and cost estimates.
Customer, sales & performance focused.
Manage projects to meet stated financial metrics.
Department Managers are responsible for the performance of the Department they manage including sales, product quality, financial performance, recruiting, and customer satisfaction.