Director of Engineering/Engineering Manager

Lithia Springs, GA

Posted: 12/02/2024 Industry: Executive Job Number: 33263

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Engineering to join an established firm looking for an experienced leader. Reporting directly to the President, the Director of Engineering will oversee a diverse team responsible for drafting, fabrication detailing, quality control, and engineering. This position offers the opportunity to drive innovation, improve processes, and deliver exceptional results on a robust project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy:
  • Collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop and execute organizational strategies, including annual planning and improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as a member of the leadership team, participating in weekly discussions to address priorities, challenges, and strategic opportunities.
Team Management:
  • Lead and mentor a team of 26+ professionals, including drafting personnel, detailers, engineers, and quality control staff.
  • Oversee staffing, performance evaluations, pay adjustments, and discretionary bonus recommendations.
  • Assign resources and set priorities to maximize department efficiency and project success.
Project Execution:
  • Ensure successful engineering execution for an annual workload of ~$35-$50M across 210-250 projects.
  • Participate in project handoff meetings, Value Engineering sessions, and cross-departmental coordination to achieve project goals.
  • Maintain progress metrics and manage job setups.
Technology and Process Management:
  • Oversee and manage department tools, including Autodesk products (ACAD, Inventor, Vault, Revit), Bluebeam, and structural analysis software (STAAD, Visual Analysis, Dlubal).
  • Support the integration of CNC file preparation for shop use and adoption of new technologies.
  • Drive process improvements and innovation initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.
Administrative Duties:
  • Process weekly timesheets, expense reports, and subcontractor invoices.
  • Manage software licenses and ensure team members have the resources needed for success.
Required:
  • 10 plus years of proven engineering leadership experience managing teams and driving organizational success.
  • Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or equivalent process improvement credentials
  • Experience coordinating complex workflows and collaborating across departments
Preferred:
  • Engineering Degree
  • PE
Job Order Details:
Reporting directly to the President, the Director of Engineering will oversee a diverse team responsible for drafting, fabrication detailing, quality control, and engineering. This position offers the opportunity to drive innovation, improve processes, and deliver exceptional results on a robust project portfolio.

Location: Lithia Springs, GA
Salary Range-$130k-$210k
Please submit resume to: wendyc@selectek.net
Wendy 678-802-6616

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