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Assistant Engineering DirectorGAI Consultants Inc. • Albany, NY, United States
Assistant Engineering Director

Assistant Engineering Director

GAI Consultants Inc. • Albany, NY, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

GAI Consultants is looking for an Assistant Engineering Director for Civil Engineering. Your responsibilities in this position will include leading business development initiatives, and managing both civil engineering and multi-discipline projects and staff within the Civil and Environmental Engineering Business Sector, which is in GAI's Power Business Unit. The ideal candidate will possess a firm understanding of general civil engineering and the ability to generate work. The client focus of the Power Business Unit includes Power, Energy and Industrial clients.

Essential Duties :

The candidate should be driven and be seeking the opportunity to :

  • Secure a teaming agreement for a specific project and a partnership with a Prime Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractor within 18 months and / or an Master Services Agreement (MSA) with a client in the Power, Energy or Industrial market within two years.
  • Secure enough new work to support four full-time equivalent (FTEs) staff members (and / or $1,000,000 in revenue) within 18 months.
  • Function as a seller / doer
  • Identify, pursue, and successfully secure new business opportunities
  • Lead and manage projects
  • Technically lead engineering tasks in the area of expertise
  • Manage staff and / or project teams

Experience Required :

  • 20 years : Civil Engineering and Engineering Sales experience
  • Demonstrated track record of external customer engagements and building and maintaining successful client relationships
  • Demonstrated sales experience in acquiring new clients
  • Demonstrated success in group and project management, staff growth and development, client development, and directing the concurrent execution of multiple complex projects and tasks.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of fundamental project management skills and concepts such as : developing pricing, cost budget monitoring, calculating profit, etc.,
  • Demonstrated mastery of fundamental project management skills and use of PM advanced techniques and practices to increase productivity, efficiency, and accuracy.
  • Demonstrated business acumen and have a clear understanding of financial statements as they apply to the business.
  • Willingness to learn GAI-specific project management procedures and requirements
  • Demonstrates in-depth understanding of software as needed to perform the duties described here, including Microsoft Office Suite applications and software, CAD programs, document management systems, database software, HR Systems, internet software, and reporting tools related to databases and client-specific software.
  • Experience managing technical staff and performing duties such as hiring, budgeting, employee performance, and compensation reviews, creating a group and department goals.
  • Detailed understanding of civil engineering concepts and principles. Effective leadership skills.
  • Motivated, focused, and hard-working
  • Effective communication and technical writing skills
  • Experience Preferred :

  • Significant experience serving Power, Energy and / or Industrial clients.
  • Travel Requirements :

  • 25%, Regional travel to client meets, site visits, and other GAI offices
  • General Characteristics

  • Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of their organizations.
  • Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding projects and activities of major consequence.
  • Provides leadership and develops and engages others to create a common vision for their projects and the organization.
  • Assesses the acceptability of engineering economic analyses and the risks associated with solutions to complex engineering problems.
  • Evaluates solutions to complex problems that involve multiple specialty areas of engineering.
  • Assesses courses of resolution to ethical dilemmas in complicated situations.
  • Minimum Years of Experience

  • 20+
  • Education

  • B.S. or M.S. Engineering, master's degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred.
  • Certification / Licensure

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.
  • Technical Responsibilities

  • Performs advisory or consulting work for the organization across broad project areas or within a specialized area with innovative / complex aspects.
  • Assesses practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.
  • Project and Task Management

  • Oversees multiple large or multidiscipline project teams.
  • Develops projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the practice.
  • Evaluates project management plans for complex engineering projects.
  • Develops risk mitigation plans to address project risks.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of leaders and teams.
  • May manage projects, up to $250,000 in yearly value, without GAI President's approval, but is a small component of overall work.
  • Management Responsibility

  • Receives general administrative direction.
  • Develops organizational strategy for staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self-development.
  • Communication Skills

  • Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership.
  • Represents the organization at important functions and conferences.
  • Why GAI?

    At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

    Benefits To Working at GAI Include :

  • Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
  • New paid Maternity / Paternity / Adoption program
  • Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
  • 401k company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Salaried Rate Pay Range : $130,000-$180,000

    Pay is based on applicant's ability / experience and will be rated accordingly.

    Qualifications

    Education

    Bachelors of Engineering (required)

    Experience

    20 years : Civil Engineering and Engineering Sales experience (required)

    Licenses & Certifications

    Driver's License (required)

    Professional Engineer (required)

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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