The Austin Company · 7 hours ago
Vice President of Engineering
Mayfield Heights, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expThe Austin Company is a leading design, engineering, and construction firm with a rich legacy dating back to 1878. The Vice President of Engineering will provide technical and engineering leadership for design-build and engineering projects, ensuring quality deliverables and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
ArchitectureBuilding MaintenanceBuilding MaterialConstructionConsultingService Industry
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and direction to the design and engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Hold the team accountable for their individual duties and responsibilities
Develop the vision for engineering success and own the outcome of the overall engineering strategy
Work with Directors of Engineering to assign resources to project teams. These resources must be capable of supplying the expertise necessary for successful project performance
Monitor and measure the quality of design and engineering capability and performance in all operations, ensuring that operational teams maintain client satisfaction, produce high quality service and deliverables, and produce a profit that meets or exceeds Austin’s annual plan for both dollar amount and margin
Ensure distribution to projects and pursuits for all design and engineering personnel to meet established and budgeted amounts
Maintain and develop new company policies, process, and procedures in connection with the professional and technical aspects of Austin’s design and engineering function. Monitor and ensure the compliance of these policies, processes, and procedures
Identify and lead the development of market-specific engineering standards, resources, and tools to improve design production and efficiency
Ensure proper architecture and engineering registration and licenses are maintained in all locations in which Austin operates
Monitor Austin’s professional architecture and engineering practices to assure compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to the professional practice of architecture and engineering in all locations where Austin is active
Investigate significant design errors and implement actions and programs to avoid their repetition as well as to generally reduce engineering overhead costs
Periodically, review representative drawings, specifications, preliminary studies and reports to ensure conformity with good practice
Actively participate in professional organizations. Prepare and make presentations to clients and professional organizations
Review and, if appropriate, recommend for approval requests for computerized equipment and software to support the design and engineering functions, which ensures cost effectiveness, high productivity, and maximum flexibility
Identify, recommend, and monitor the training and development of designers, architects, and engineers to ensure high-level performance by these individuals
Approve succession plans throughout the engineering department and ensure that training and development for key individuals are completed so that the individuals are prepared to take on increased responsibilities when appropriate
Assist marketing, communication, and sales when their need involves design or engineering information to assist in the success of Company’s sales and marketing efforts
Review and submit for management approval annual budgets for the engineering department
For historical and planning purposes maintain a monthly index of engineering backlog
Maintain liaison with Risk Management on all matters of professional liability to assist in successful prevention of liability problems and successful defense of possible liability cases should they occur
Qualification
Required
Education: a bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited engineering school
This position requires professional registration and the ability to secure reciprocity in multiple states via NCEES or NCARB programs
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience of which at least five years being the manager or director level of an engineering department
Skills: Good oral and written communication skills are essential
Strong leadership and team management skills
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the engineering sector
Ability to drive change and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Experience with financial management and budgeting for engineering projects
Benefits
Medical and Dental
Life
STD
LTD
401K with matching
Company
The Austin Company
The Austin Company provides design-build solutions .
201-500 employees
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