Construction Services – Department Manager

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Colorado is seeking a senior leader to head the engineering department. You will oversee budgeting, staff development, and the growth of the discipline while coordinating with other departments on work-sharing and project delivery.

You will also support marketing activities, client discovery, and proposal generation, while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or relevant field and 10 years relevant experience, or 14 years of relevant experience in lieu of education.
• 12 years of practical experience preferred.
• 4 years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Development, monitoring, and management of the department's operating budget.
• Management, growth, and professional development of the discipline-specific engineering department.
• Coordinate department activities, establish priorities, and assign staff to projects.
• Ensure staff development, mentoring, and training needs are met.
• Collaborate with other departments on work-sharing needs.
• Support implementation of the firm's strategic plan and project delivery processes.
• Assist in marketing responsibilities including client discovery and proposal generation.
• Maintain client contacts for satisfaction.
• Manage assigned project management activities and team supervision.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Staff development

Project coordination

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering

14 years of relevant experience in lieu of education

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, monitoring, and management of the department's operating budget.
• Responsible for the management, growth, and professional development of the discipline-specific engineering department.
• Coordinates department activities, establishes priorities, and assigns staff to projects.
• Ensures staff development, mentoring, and training needs are being met.
• Collaborates with other departments or groups within the office on work-sharing needs.
• Supports the implementation of the firm's strategic plan and project delivery processes.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities including client discovery and proposal generation.
• Maintains client contacts for satisfaction.
• Manages assigned project management activities and team supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or relevant degree and 10 years relevant experience, or in lieu of education, 14 years of relevant experience.
• 12 years of practical experience preferred.
• 4 years supervisory experience preferred.