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CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. · 3 days ago

Engineering Department Manager

Bentonville,AR,US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

6+ years exp

CEI Engineering Associates is currently seeking an Engineering Department Manager at their corporate office in Bentonville, AR. The role involves leading and managing a team responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating engineering technical-specific work, along with promoting CEI's Guiding Principles and Vision Statement while managing various projects and budgets.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstructionConsulting

Responsibilities

Participates in business development efforts by marketing CEI services, developing and maintaining contacts and relationships with government officials, company officers, key professionals, and others to generate leads and secure new contracts

Maintains a positive relationship with the department's existing clients and actively pursues positive relationships with potential clients. Resolves client complaints in a manner that results in a fair and favorable resolution for both parties and maintains a continued business relationship with CEI

Develops, prepares, and oversees multi-project budgets. Monitors departmental budget to ensure identified business goals and objectives are accomplished. More specifically, is responsible for actively managing the following:

Execution of business procedures per CEI policies, procedures, and Guiding Principles

CEI's risk management protocols, policies, and procedures within their department

Contract and Extra Work Authorization Amendment Administration

Manages the department's billing and invoicing process per established CEI policies and procedures

Manages department expenditures based on approved budget and existing conditions

Manages the department's accounts payables and receivables process per CEI policies and procedures

Manages the department's staff utilization

Review activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine the department's progress toward objectives

Oversees program/project management and design activities, including scheduling, technical expertise, design, review, approval, permitting, construction monitoring, site investigations, quality control

Recruits, hires, trains, coaches, evaluates and promotes associates. As necessary, documents, disciplines, and terminates associates per CEI policies and procedures. Conducts regular associate departmental staff meetings. Support peers and subordinates regarding their physical, mental, and professional growth and development

Confers with the VP of Operations and other Departmental Leaders to review achievements and challenges and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from status and conditions. Leads/participates in a manner that minimizes competition between peers or business units of the company, which results in decisions that are best for the company, its clients, and its employees

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

Qualification

BudgetingProject ManagementLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsBusiness AdministrationAccountingMarketingFinanceDelegation

Required

Broad knowledge of accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc

Equivalent to a four-year (4) college degree, plus seven (7) years related experience and/or training, six (6) years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Strong leadership, delegation, project management, and budgeting skills

Valid Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and ability to occasionally travel overnight

Ability to regularly work long hours