Assistant Director of Electrical Engineering

Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals:
Testing, Inspection & Consulting;
Infrastructure;
Utility Services;
Environmental Health Sciences;
Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

The basic function of the Director position is to perform the following tasks across a single organizations: lead, guide, and mentor a group of multi-disciplined engineering professionals; develop new and maintain existing client relationships; work closely with the Senior Leadership to ensure that NV5 corporate goals and guidelines are maintained. A director maybe focused on either technical or business development aspects.

• Manages both technical and non-technical staff to ensure that their performance meets office and firm-wide goals and objectives.
• Ensures that NV5 policies and procedures are fairly and consistently followed.
• Trains staff to develop within their career/profession and to further the goals of the firm.

• Be actively involved in client marketing activities, cross-selling NV5 services available beyond scope requirements for future.
• Develop and manage client relationships within the markets sector or sectors associated with your group
• Maintain NV5 industry reputation by always conducting business in a courteous and professional manner
• Be closely involved in the proposal process. Tasks include delivering presentations, negotiating fees to perform projects of a certain scope, reviewing and approving written proposal documents obtaining authorized signatures on contracts.

• Manage and direct employees assigned to group Help employees to grow and develop in their disciplines, mentoring when appropriate.

• Develops short term as well as long term business development strategies for assigned market sector.
• Constantly review work in progress and future work to ensure that employees assigned to group remain busy and profitable.
• Communicates relevant information promptly to Principal(s).
• Must be at least a member and on a committee of (1) trade specific organization (ASHRAE, ASPE, AIA, etc).
• Must be ready to deliver at least (1) existing prepared AIA credit presentation white paper or article per year.

• Professional Engineer.
• Graduate from an engineering curriculum accredited by the A.E.T, non-accredited engineering curriculum, related engineering science, or possess a B.S. degree in Engineering.
• 10-15years' experience in consulting engineering having designed and managed projects independently including development of plans and specifications.
• Must have thorough understanding of the principles of design as well as a general understanding of the principles of all the engineering disciplines.
• Proven track record of generating business in the MEP industry and established contacts with architects and business in the area.
• Must keep current through continuing education.
• Must have strong leadership, problem-solving, and excellent communication skills.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, and project management software applications.

• Professional demeanor and excellent presentation skills
• Ability to maintain composure at all times, think quickly, and respond appropriately during stressful situations.
• Well-developed business development skills.
• Ability to make quick decisions and effectively implement actions related to decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to positively interact with staff at every level of the…