Jensen Hughes · 5 months ago
Manager, Fire Protection Engineering
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expJensen Hughes is a leader in fire protection engineering with a legacy of responsibility since 1939. They are seeking a Manager for Fire Protection Engineering who will work directly with clients, conduct technical work, and promote team culture while ensuring high standards of service delivery.
Mechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
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 positive work environment, work-life balance, guidance towards career goals and interests, and competitive reward
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 Southcentral leadership team – prior business development experience is not required
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
Work closely with the Southcentral 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
Responsible for technical contributors, project managers, and is a people leader of 4 to 8 people
Work with Team Leader to establish appropriate performance standards and have regular conversations with team members to ensure they are met
Use their business acumen and knowledge of the Jensen Hughes business model to guide and coach individuals to succeed
Lead and mentor staff and project teams related to technical skills, project management skills and business development skills
Qualification
Required
Recommended minimum of 3 years' experience and demonstrated successful history in performing technical consulting work and developing and cultivating client relationships
Well-rounded working knowledge of fire protection engineering fundamentals
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Excellent organizational skills
Successful candidates will need to reside in and/or relocate to the Austin Metro area to allow for appropriate proximity to the team necessary for successful engagement
Preferred
Professional designation desirable but not required (e.g., Professional Engineering License)
Company
Jensen Hughes
Jensen Hughes is a life safety engineering and consulting service for the government, healthcare, science and technology.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (4)
2022 (6)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-12-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Sanford Tassel
Chief Financial Officer
Pankaj Duggal, AICP, AIA Int’l Assoc
President & Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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