Senior Engineering Services Manager

JE Dunn Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Sr. Engineering Services Manager to oversee divisional engineering, marketing, and administration for large projects generating at least $20 million in revenue. The role requires strong leadership in mechanical/electrical services, project management, and team collaboration, alongside a commitment to safety and quality. Candidates should possess extensive experience in construction management and technical fields. This position is an opportunity to contribute to diverse and impactful projects while furthering JE Dunn's mission of excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years construction management experience preferred.
• 2+ years people management experience required.
• Demonstrated success in leading multiple large or complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and direction to divisional engineering.
• Manage conceptual estimating, systems analysis and value engineering.
• Lead business development efforts, representing mechanical and electrical expertise.

Skills

Communication skills, verbal and written

Proficiency in MS Office

Ability to manage budgets

Ability to build relationships

Ability to apply Lean process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in engineering or business management

Tools

JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software

Job description

Role Summary

The Sr. Engineering Services Manager will provide overall management and direction to divisional engineering, marketing and administration for large and complex projects that typically generate at least $20 million in revenue each year. This position will be responsible for managing conceptual estimating, systems analysis and value engineering. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury‑free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Provides management and expertise to a group of engineers providing M/E services, commissioning and engineer‑driven mechanical/electrical projects.
• Manages mechanical/electrical conceptual estimating, systems analysis and value engineering.
• Manages mechanical/electrical scheduling input, sequencing requirements and scheduling updates throughout the life of the project.
• Markets and sells “Commissioning” on select projects as a value‑added service.
• Supervises the development and execution of each project’s “Commissioning Plan.”
• Ensures M/E Engineers gain the proper experience by commissioning projects.
• Develops professional partnerships with select energy services companies to grow company market in performance contracting.
• Markets and sells energy and infrastructure retrofits to existing and new clients.
• Understands resource demands and knows which projects need resource allocation.
• Transfers less M/E intensive projects to other divisions, based on market focus and resource availability.
• Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non‑discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

• Manages marketing and administration activities for large‑scale projects.
• Demonstrates technical capability, in both mechanical and electrical fields, including a breadth of technical knowledge that spans both electrical and mechanical engineering and construction spectrums.
• Demonstrates leadership capability for large, complex, technical teams.
• Serves as the escalation point of contact for assigned clients and project teams.
• Leads business development efforts, representing mechanical and electrical expertise.
• Directs staff to complete project.
• Evaluates, updates and continuously improves internal M/E tools and processes to gain efficiency and productivity.
• Attends and participates in regional business development, financial and operational meetings and updates.
• Assumes responsibility for M/E training and knowledge transfer for internal project teams and clients.
• Represents the M/E department and JE Dunn at external community events.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
• Ability to conduct effective presentations (Advanced).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Advanced).
• Proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software (Advanced).
• Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects.
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project (Advanced).
• Proficiency in required construction technology (Advanced).
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy (Advanced).
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships (Advanced).
• Ability to construct a project from start to finish.
• Ability to prepare the project budget, GMP or hard bid.
• Ability to complete range estimates.
• Ability to assist Marketing team with presentation and marketing activities.
• Ability to develop and manage a project team.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering or related field (Required).
• Master’s degree in engineering or business management (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 15+ years construction management experience (Preferred).
• 2+ years people management experience (Required).
• Demonstrated success in simultaneously leading multiple large or complex projects and/or multiple teams.

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].