About the role

  • Director, MEP Engineering Operations at Bala Consulting Engineers managing client relationships and expanding practice groups. Leading in Baltimore, MD with a focus on collaboration and project management practices.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for expanding all the engineering practice groups in the Baltimore, MD region while collaborating with the office senior staff members and other leaders across the enterprise.
  • Further Bala’s exposure/reputation in the market, helping to expand the size and capabilities of the group, and will also share in the responsibility for top and bottom-line results.
  • Provide leadership in a manner which will continue to ensure a cohesive and collaborative environment, while promoting Bala’s culture in the Baltimore area office, located in Nottingham, MD.
  • Develop and manage client relationships, ensuring that Bala is providing best-in-class service, and driving established project management practices in a way that ensures project profitability.
  • Work with the Director of Business Development to focus on direct sales efforts, including developing and maintaining client relationships, and delivering new projects and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the operations and business development leads of the other offices, sharing knowledge and resources, and cultivating and closing new business.
  • Develop short and long-term strategic plans as well as annual operating budgets and share ownership of performance against those plans.
  • Contribute to meeting or exceeding specific revenue and profit goals and company objectives.
  • Define/refine operational KPIs that drive bottom line growth; drive accountability of performance against metrics.
  • Develop/retain relationships with clients by gaining an understanding of clients’ business models to provide them with tailored solutions.
  • Provide strategic input to the leadership team. Collaborate with Managing Partners, sharing knowledge, tools, and resources to cross-sell services and products.
  • Establish goals and objectives and prepare long-term forecasts in collaboration with Marketing and Business Development.
  • Build and support a highly engaged and collaborative work environment. Assist in building out the design team by recruiting and retaining qualified technical production and project management staff.
  • Identify high performing staff members and provide career path and advancement plans.
  • Maintain clear communications with staff concerning operational practices, goals and objectives, performance, and enterprise awareness.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required, as is a Professional Engineering License (“PE”)
  • 15+ years of experience in the industry is required with a proven track record in both project management and design.
  • Experience in one or more of the following would be ideal: Commercial Development, Multifamily, Life Sciences, Public or Private Education, and Corporate facilities.
  • Highly technical engineering skills with a deep understanding of the field combined with sound business and financial acumen.
  • Proven ability to build strong client relationships, quickly establish rapport, and gain an understanding of the client's unique challenges. Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Broad experience in developing and managing high performance teams – a history of positive employee relations combined with an ability to interact in a positive manner with the entire workforce and all levels of management.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to evaluate talent, identify needs, and hire technically proficient staff. Ability to create an enriched work environment, motivating staff to reach their highest potential.
  • Superior written and verbal communication, listening, and project management skills with ability to adapt, multi-task, and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
  • 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
  • Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
  • Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
  • Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day remote work

Job title

Director, MEP Engineering Operations

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$165,000 - $205,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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