DNV · 15 hours ago
Head of Section - Civil Engineering
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expDNV is an independent expert in assurance and risk management, empowering customers with reliable insights for critical decisions. The Head of Section - Civil Engineering will lead strategic initiatives in engineering consulting services, focusing on customer relationships and operational excellence in the renewable energy sector.
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Responsibilities
Ensures an efficient & consistent delivery of services in line with customer expectations
Manages and improves business performance through delivery, cost efficiency, strong project manage/oversight, proposal development, workforce planning, and utilization
Drives, develops, and executes strategies and business plans, digitalization, innovation, and continuous improvement to maintain industry leadership
Leads business development, market positioning and maintains strong relationships with customers, ensuring a healthy sales pipeline through the section s engineering consulting services
Provides top-quality technical and data-driven services
Empowers employee growth and retention through evaluations, development plans, coaching, mentoring, and training
Creates a flexible workforce focused on automation to optimize workflows, handle variable workloads, improve quality and consistency, and delivers with clear, direct, solution-oriented execution
Fosters a culture grounded in DNV company values
Ensures employees have the required technical competences, and drives recruiting efforts within the section
Collaborates with the regional leaders to enhance the service portfolio and capture customer opportunities
Identifies and leverages business prospects through strategic planning and civil engineering consulting services
Strengthens partnerships with key stakeholders, positioning DNV as a preferred consultant
Promotes effective data management and organizational practices
Encourages high performance, sets direction, and exemplifies an engaging workplace
Promotes team capabilities and skillsets internally and externally
Integrates diversity considerations into staff development, progression, and recruitment processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required
5+ years of relevant industry experience is required in construction and design
Track record of leading, mentor, and training civil engineering teams with different knowledge and skillsets
Strong understanding of the project development lifecycle, project financing customer (debt and equity) needs
Proficient in handling difficult conversations, such as on scope and budget issues or differences in technical methodologies on diverse technical topics, while strengthening relationships
Growth mindset with proven track record in anticipating market trends in the US and Canada, devises and delivers on strategy, and shifting technical competencies and services to match Customer needs
Demonstrated ability and willingness to drive thought leadership in the industry
Possesses a digitally curious mindset and has knowledge in AI, automation and digital tools, with demonstrated experience in continuous improvement activities
Commitment to build their personal internal and external network and expand this network for the benefit of the Section
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time domestically and internationally to conferences, customer meetings, project sites, agencies, and internal meetings
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
We conduct pre-employment drug and background screenings
Preferred
Master s degree in Civil Engineering with practicing knowledge of the principals, reliability standards, and regulations
Knowledge of renewable energy financing, 3rd party advisory and root cause analysis
Experience leading winning proposal efforts for Customers in the renewable energy industry
Project Management Professional (PMP) or other technical accreditation such P.Eng., P.Geo, P.Biol., etc
Benefits
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
Spending accounts FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
401(k) with company match
Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
Education reimbursement program
Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
Career advancement opportunities
Company
DNV
DNV provides digital solutions for managing risk and improving safety and asset performance for ships, pipelines and more.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.4MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-11-14Grant· $0.4M
2023-09-21Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Wendy Clarkson
Chief Executive Officer
Ciara Cooper
HR Business Partner
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