Jensen Hughes · 1 month ago
Manager, Fire Protection Engineering
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $197K/yr
5+ years expJensen Hughes is a leader in fire protection engineering with a legacy of responsibility since 1939. The Manager will lead a team of technical contributors, focusing on staff engagement and career development while managing engineering design and consulting projects in the Fire and Building Safety service line.
Mechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Work with leadership team to promote a positive and healthy team culture. 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
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
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
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
Responsible for technical contributors, project managers, and is a people leader of up 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
Minimum of 5 years experience and demonstrated successful history in performing technical consulting work and developing and cultivating client relationships
Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) or higher in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
Well-rounded working knowledge of fire protection engineering fundamentals
Ability to mentor and manage staff while also handing responsibilities as a Project Manager
Demonstrated leadership capabilities
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Excellent organizational skills
Preferred
Professional designation is desirable but not required (e.g., Professional Engineering License)
Benefits
Retirement plan
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits
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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2024 (3)
2023 (4)
2022 (6)
2021 (2)
2020 (2)
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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