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Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. · 2 days ago

Business Unit Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering company looking for a Business Unit Manager to lead their Atlanta operations. The role involves strategic leadership, financial oversight, and business development to grow the Atlanta presence into a profitable business unit.

AutomotiveConsulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and execute annual strategic plans with defined 1-, 3-, and 5-year objectives and goals

Create and nurture an organizational culture that supports the business unit strategy and values

Collaborate with other business units to support the growth of WM, including resource sharing for cross-unit projects

Interpret and enforce company policies and procedures within the business unit

Ensure business unit budgets, business plans, and strategic goals are met

Responsible for the BU’s profit and loss performance

Oversee all financial aspects of the BU, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control

Track and report BU financial status, backlog, opportunities, and key metrics to the Regional Vice President

Support the Corporate Project Accountant (PA) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) by adhering to timely and effective business process requirements

Lead all sales and business development activities for Georgia, and associated national accounts

Responsible for all BU cost estimates and proposal approvals prior to client delivery

Guide clients in project decisions to ensure optimal business solutions

Utilize Salesforce for account, project, proposal, and client management

Assign work and allocate resources to meet overall project deadlines

Evaluate project progress, suggest changes, and approve proposals generated by others

Maintain and utilize work forecasting tools

Support Project Managers (PMs) with purchasing, invoicing, and accounts receivable tracking

Represent the client as an Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) when needed, managing third parties on behalf of the client

Work weekends, holidays, nightshift, and extended hours to meet deadlines and commissioning requirements as needed

Lead and provide direction for small to large, high-complexity, multi-disciplinary projects and programs

Manage and oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery

Develop project concepts and detailed execution plans

Build and lead high-performing teams to meet project goals and objectives

Maintain regular contact with clients and report on project progress and accomplishments

Manage vendor and client relationships to ensure service expectations are met

Coordinate with all required functions and groups to effectively plan and execute projects

Manage BU employee owners including project managers, schedulers, cost managers, engineers, technicians, sales representatives, and administrative support

Develop and implement hiring and retention strategies

Make decisions on hiring, termination, promotion, and compensation

Conduct annual performance reviews for each BU employee owner

Oversee employee development, including technical skills, performance, and career growth planning

Partner with corporate teams on national initiatives and policy implementation

Serve in multiple roles as needed, including business development, sales, project management, operations, controls engineering, technical consulting, and customer account management

Manage relationships with vendors, general contractors, contract partners, A&E firms, and professional associations

Review, edit, and manage customer agreements and contracts in collaboration with the WM Legal Team

Oversee logistics for the Atlanta office, including leases, infrastructure, custodial services, security, and lunchroom operations

Support implementation of BU and national safety programs

Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems and support internal and external audits

Stay informed of and comply with policies outlined in the Employee Handbook

Qualification

Financial OversightBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementLeadership SkillsEngineering DegreeSales ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementVendor RelationsSafety ComplianceTechnical SkillsTeam ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration