Vice Presidents of Engineering

Jobs for Humanity•Columbia, MD

15d

About The Position

Oversee and participate in marketing activities to ensure a steady flow of RFPs. Builds relationships with present and prospective clients. Prepare written proposals to include scope and fees that accurately describe the project and include required assumptions and exclusions to protect the firm. Prepare fees that ensure profit but are competitive enough to win. Participates in proposal presentations and negotiations. Assigns staff to projects & oversee project kick off meetings. Participate in project supervision as required to ensure successful projects. Support PM"s by stepping in where required in meetings and communications with both clients and staff. Coordinate scheduling of staff and project deadlines. Ensures billing and profitability are met so that the Columbia office is profitable every month and hat the majority of the projects are profitable. Has a thorough understanding of construction process. Promotes use of and participates in development of company design and production standards. Assists in the education and development of design staff and acts as resource for design questions. Evaluates performance of staff and make recommendations for appropriate actions as necessary. Maintain and improve quality control procedures as these relate to design, budget and schedule objectives. Prepare and execute big picture plan with Regional VP & President of Engineering to properly staff and grow our office.

Requirements

Bachelor"s degree in engineering with at least 10 years of experience.
Must understand all appropriate codes and LEED requirements.
Must have a strong working knowledge and experience with the following software: AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
Must have demonstrated experience in making decisions, judgment, and effective problem solving.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Excellent planning, delegation, and time management skills.
PE certification required.
Valid Driver"s License.

Responsibilities

Oversee and participate in marketing activities to ensure a steady flow of RFPs.
Builds relationships with present and prospective clients.
Prepare written proposals to include scope and fees that accurately describe the project and include required assumptions and exclusions to protect the firm.
Prepare fees that ensure profit but are competitive enough to win.
Participates in proposal presentations and negotiations.
Assigns staff to projects & oversee project kick off meetings.
Participate in project supervision as required to ensure successful projects.
Support PM"s by stepping in where required in meetings and communications with both clients and staff.
Coordinate scheduling of staff and project deadlines.
Ensures billing and profitability are met so that the Columbia office is profitable every month and hat the majority of the projects are profitable.
Has a thorough understanding of construction process.
Promotes use of and participates in development of company design and production standards.
Assists in the education and development of design staff and acts as resource for design questions.
Evaluates performance of staff and make recommendations for appropriate actions as necessary.
Maintain and improve quality control procedures as these relate to design, budget and schedule objectives.
Prepare and execute big picture plan with Regional VP & President of Engineering to properly staff and grow our office.