P&C Group Lead

Mesa Associates•Knoxville, TN

4d•$81,666 - $150,479

About The Position

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Requirements

Ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems related to specialty area.
Aptitude for developing a strong working relationship with business unit management, group leads, and staff.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and select team members for specific projects based on skill sets of individual staff members.
Willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety requirements.
This position requires communication skills, accounting skills, and the ability to manage complex processes.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the technical direction and supervision of a group comprised of engineers, designers and technicians.
Supports establishing work assignments and reviews project performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
Establishes, promotes, and assures quality on all projects and work performed by the Substation P & C Group.
Assists project or program managers in scoping and estimating projects, developing fee and scope proposals.
Assists project or program managers in managing budget hours, the project cost, and managing the resource schedule.
Performs technical oversight and coordinates checking/review of deliverables and other project documents.
Identifies training needs for staff and budgets, plans, coordinates, and conducts training as required.
Responsible for the selection, development, training and retention of engineers, designers, and drafters within the group.
Responsible for the continuous performance evaluation and coaching of staff and provides feedback to the group.
Conduct's group meetings with staff as required to communicate department and company objectives as required.
Promotes a strong safety culture within group and ensures staff incorporates safe work practices into all activities.
Approves timesheets and authorizes overtime, vacation, and indirect and overhead activities.
May also approve expense reports.
Works with project manager to identify methods to improve project execution, work processes, and procedures to continually improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.