Manager, Engineering - Fire and Building Safety

Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation.

As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.

We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -- we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Job Overview

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.

Key performance priorities include fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion to encourage recruitment and retention, innovation, and a high-performing organization.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Team Culture:
  Work with leadership team to promote a positive and healthy team culture. Foster a culture of acceptance and diversity in thought. 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.
• Client Focus:
  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.
• Technical Excellence:
  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.
• Professional Growth:
  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.
• Team Management:
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