Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Operations Director (Electrical)
Dallas County, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
14+ years expSmith Seckman Reid, Inc. is a leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm providing innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. The Operations Director will oversee the cost effectiveness of operations, ensure resource availability for staff and project needs, and maintain high-quality project delivery while managing client relationships and business development opportunities.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Maintains personal service relationships with major long-term clients and ensures client satisfaction
Assists the Business Unit Leader in planning, recruiting, selecting, and providing training for division staff
Supervises the preparation of routine proposals and quotations to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower, and pricing to render a profit
Supervises or monitors all projects in progress in the department to ensure the work is executed on time, in accordance with the client’s requirements, and within company policies, procedures, and standards
Ensures that personnel adhere to the requirements of the company quality assurance and quality control policies and procedures
Assigns work to appropriate staff based on client needs, project type, projected workload, and staff abilities
Supervises the administrative systems of the department to ensure that reports, proposals, field visits, and information required to service the client are properly prepared and reported
Maintains department consistency, collaboration, and cohesion across all offices and staff under the direction of the Business Unit Leader
Ensures that routine company administrative policies are followed by all department personnel such as time sheets, expense reports, and purchase order requirements
Evaluates the performance of all employees within the department and assists them in their professional development and growth in accordance with company policies and procedures under the direction of the Business Unit Leader
Supervises the efficient utilization of all facilities and equipment assigned to the department and requests additional equipment and facilities as needed to meet the client’s demands
Actively engages in industry-specific professional activities to promote the technical reputation or image of the firm
Supports and assists in the development of new business markets and opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering AND fourteen years of relevant experience
Eight years of experience specifically in project management
Registered Professional Engineer
Interpersonal Skills – ability to interact positively and work effectively with others
Personnel Management Skills – hires and assembles talented staff; clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions setting clear objectives; measures, monitors process, progress and results and gives feedback; regularly reviews performance and holds timely discussions; can make hard decisions when necessary
Leadership Skills – establishing a clear vision and sharing that vision with others so that they will follow willingly; providing the information, knowledge and methods to realize that vision; coordinating and balancing the conflicting interests of all members and stakeholders
Business Acumen – knowledgably in policies, practices, trends and information affecting business and the organization; knows the competition; aware of how strategies work in the marketplace
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook) and web browser applications
Knowledge of engineering principles and methodologies
Knowledge of the application of relevant federal, state, and local codes
Knowledge of contracts and project management
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
A generous contribution to employee-owned Health Savings Account
401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs
Company
Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.
At SSR, we stand out from other firms.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Alyssa Jones
Human Resources Business Partner II
Beth Eibl
Sr. HR Business Partner
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