Senior Engineering Operations Manager

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Long Term Disability

Voluntary Short Term Disability

Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible F

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

401(k)/Profit Sharing

ESOP

Employee Assistance Program

Will Preparation Resources

Worldwide Travel Assistance

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Virginia is seeking an Operations Manager to drive revenue, profitability, and strategic objectives of the business unit.

You will lead operational performance, strengthen the team, and champion excellence in project execution, business development, and client management. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a PE license preferred, and substantial experience in systems integration or engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to supervise, motivate, mentor, and optimize in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Goal oriented and focused.
• Strong drive, energy, enthusiasm, and proactive style.
• Entrepreneurial and/or business background.
• Experience managing technical projects of various sizes.
• Experience in business development.
• Strong leadership and client relations skills.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) & interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability with problem solving and decision making.
• Personal credibility to quickly establish successful relationships within the team and with customers.
• Strong budget management and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Business Unit Manager and manage part of the operations of the business unit and its interactions with other business units.
• Supports development and execution of the short to long term strategic plan, including the income goals.
• Responsible for periodic business reporting and support relevant business meetings.
• Develop and enhance the positive culture of the business unit and ensure proper operations of the team.
• Ensure periodic operational activities (timesheet approval, expense report approval, invoicing) are completed on time and within the defined budget.
• Support Business Unit recruitment and hiring per strategic staffing plan.
• Manage business unit’s staffing changes (hiring, terminations) in collaboration with Human Resources department.
• Support and provide recommendations to Business Unit Manager on staff compensation changes (salary and bonus).
• Track and review staffs’ performance and responsible for the on-time completion of staffs’ annual performance assessment.
• Evaluate the project needs and competency of business unit staff to achieve optimum resource pool.
• Support business unit staff with their career development planning and growth.
• Support the Business Unit Manager and Business Development team on business development activities.
• Manages the business unit’s communication and special initiatives like internship and community service programs.
• Manage key accounts / customers including contract and rate negotiations, client-specific staffing, business development, and strategic planning.
• Ability to effectively develop and manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality for projects of varying size and complexity, including customer and business unit reporting of scope, schedule, and earned value.
• Development of project budget, execution plans, work breakdown structures and schedules.
• Balance Operations Management time with billable work managing team projects.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Budget management

Financial reporting

Project management

Business development

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

PE license preferred

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Virginia is seeking an Operations Manager to drive revenue, profitability, and strategic objectives of the business unit.

You will lead operational performance, strengthen the team, and champion excellence in project execution, business development, and client management. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a PE license preferred, and substantial experience in systems integration or engineering projects.