Zephyr Rail · 10 hours ago
Director of Design Services
Orange, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $200K/yr
12+ years expZephyr Rail is a nationally recognized rail and infrastructure consulting firm, delivering innovative engineering and design solutions for freight, commuter, and high-speed rail. They are seeking a Director of Design Services to lead the daily operations of their design group, ensuring high-quality plans and designs for rail and infrastructure projects. This role involves supervising staff, managing project delivery, and contributing to strategic planning for the design group's growth.
Civil EngineeringConstructionRailroad
Hiring Manager
Shannon Burr
Responsibilities
Lead and Manager Staff - Supervise and mentor engineers, designers, and support staff. Oversee assignments, workloads, and performance reviews
Project Delivery - Manage plan production, schedules, and deliverables. Ensure design projects meet quality, budget, and client requirements
Business Management - Monitor group financials, utilization, and manpower. Provide staffing and level-of-effort estimates for proposals and ongoing projects
Collaboration - Partner with the VP of Design Services for technical guidance and client engagement while focusing on daily operations, staffing, and business oversight
Quality and Innovation - Enforce QA/QC standards across design deliverables. Stay current with tools, technology, and best practices to drive efficiency
Client and Proposal Support - Provide input for proposals, staffing plans, and resource needs. Support interviews and client pursuits as needed
Strategic Contribution - Contribute to strategic planning for design group growth, resource development, and market competitiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
12+ years of experience in engineering design, including at least 4 years in management/supervisory roles
Direct experience in engineering plan production
Strong understanding of workload forecasting, resource planning, and project budgets
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Must be able to work on-site, daily at our Headquarter located in Orange, CA
Preferred
PE License in California (or ability to obtain)
Rail, transit, or infrastructure design project experience
Experience managing medium to large design teams (20+ staff)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 100% employer-paid for employees; 50% for dependents.
Retirement - 401K with employer match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Company
Zephyr Rail
Zephyr Rail provides engineering design and construction management services for the rail industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Marc Cañas, GISP
Vice President/Co-Founder
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