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Bala Consulting Engineers · 15 hours ago

Director, MEP Engineering Operations - Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $205K/yr

15+ years exp

Bala Consulting Engineers is a dynamic growth-oriented engineering firm headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. The Director, MEP Operations will expand engineering practice groups in the Baltimore region, manage client relationships, and ensure project profitability while promoting a collaborative work environment.

ConsultingConsumer ElectronicsInformation Technology

Responsibilities

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

Work closely with Director of Business Development, supporting direct sales efforts including proposal generation, closing new projects, contract negotiations, and developing and maintaining client relationships

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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringProfessional Engineering LicenseClient Relationship ManagementProject ManagementTeam ManagementBusiness AcumenCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

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

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

Preferred

Experience in one or more of the following would be ideal: Commercial Development, Multifamily, Life Sciences, Public or Private Education, and Corporate facilities