Instrumentation and Controls Practice Leader
AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC)
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Job summary
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in instrumental and controls environment.
- 2+ years of progressive management experience.
- Proven ability to lead internal initiatives and external projects.
Responsibilities
- Organizes and motivates the team while supporting the company mission.
- Develops Practice Strategic Plans.
- Coordinates with marketing for promotional materials.
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Education
Job description
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- Denver, CO
- Maple Grove, MN
- Lehi, UT
- Fargo, ND
- Grand Forks, ND
- Boise, ID
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Bozeman, MT
- Great Falls, MT
- Bismark, ND
- Rapid City, SD
The Instrumentation and Controls Practice Leader position makes you accountable for the continuous improvement of service offerings to our clients by leading innovation within the AE2S Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Practice. In this role, you maintain the technical capabilities of our Employee‑Owners as best‑in‑class and actively pursue a visible, leading presence as an expert supporting the firm’s overall strategies. You will lead the growth of the I&C Practice by providing strategic direction, maintaining an external presence to pursue I&C opportunities, supporting projects led by other practices, and assisting Operations Managers (OMs) and other managers in identifying the right resources to ensure client satisfaction.
The AE2S I&C Practice continuously works to enhance systems using the latest technology in process controllers and Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) software for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. If you are looking for a role that puts you at the forefront of leading a discipline area—directing who we engage with, which projects we pursue, and how we integrate new trends that help our clients better serve people and enhance lives in the Water industry—apply today to become our next I&C Practice Leader.
- Organizes and motivates the team while actively supporting and advocating for Company mission, vision, and initiatives
- Promotes the desired culture of the organization by leading through example
- Draws out the best in employees within the Practice Leader’s (PL’s) sphere of influence
- Manages a healthy, constructive tension between project execution and business development and recognizes when adjustment is required to maintain balance
- Establishes high expectations and constructively leads the team in accomplishing the goals
- Develops Practice Strategic Plans with specific strategic initiatives and drives implementation of the strategic initiatives in collaboration with the Practices Director
- Coordinates with the OMs, PLs, and Client Program Leaders (CPLs) to evaluate business plans associated with geographic growth opportunities and staffing resources
- Analyzes global decisions for alignment to the strategic plan
- Coordinates with the Marketing Manager and CPLs regarding promotional materials and strategic, geographic‑specific marketing campaigns
- Supports annual geographic market assessments and development of sales goals for the Practice
- Supports key business development activities and project pursuits
- Manages and coordinates the Practice opportunity pipeline in Vantagepoint
- Manages and coordinates internal and external content, presentations, and professional society engagement
- Implements activities that drive knowledge creation and dissemination
- Assesses the firm’s competitive position relative to other firms and organizations to identify technical approaches that will improve the firm’s market share
- Develops new service offerings in alignment with client needs and expectations
- Works with OMs to identify technical resources needed to augment operational staff on pursuit and delivery of technical solutions including providing continued feedback to OMs
- Identifies and clearly describes technical trends to key geographic business development staff
- Evaluates and prioritizes trends relative to our Client’s needs
- Develops strategies to implement prioritized trends to enhance service offerings
- Annual Practice sales goals and personal utilization are met or exceeded
- Development and implementation of the I&C Practice’s strategic initiatives
- Continued improvement and growth of the I&C Practice’s Employee‑Owners
- Quantitative growth of I&C services into new geographies and for new clients
- 8+ years of experience in instrumental and controls environment
- 2+ years of progressive management experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, the public, and other employees
- Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development
- Ability to manage clients, win new clients, and retain clients
- All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations
- Degree in an instrumentation and controls related field
- Proven ability to lead internal initiatives and external projects including functioning productively as part of a project team
- Proven ability to effectively manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Proven ability to work remotely and manage projects, clients, and project team members
- Proven ability to maintain and model exemplary reputation for integrity, fairness, reliability, good judgment, and aptitude among peers, management, and staff
- Proven ability to work well with diverse groups
- Proven ability to make decisions and delegate appropriately
- Ability to walk up to 3‑miles on uneven terrain.
- Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
- Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
- May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear.
- May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload.
- May be required to travel to off‑site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town
Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award‑winning, specialized civil/environmental consulting engineering firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.
- Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
- Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
- Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
- Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
- Family‑Friendly with Flexibility and Work‑Life Balance
AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best‑in‑class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!
- 100‑percent paid Family Health Insurance
- 100‑percent paid Employee Dental, Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
- Discretionary Bonus Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
- Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program
- Anticipated Starting Salary: $114,000–$165,000 per year DOE (Compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, etc.) Position will remain posted until filled.
AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Aff. Action / Disability Employer
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