DDG · 2 weeks ago
Civil Engineering Business Unit Leader
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expDDG is a company focused on civil engineering, and they are seeking a Business Unit Leader to manage and lead their business unit. The role involves overseeing project delivery, managing team performance, and driving business development efforts.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstructionProject Management
Responsibilities
Promotes DDG’s core values, both internally and externally, and complies with the DDG Company Manual
Participate in conferences, trade associates and other community events as primary representative of their respective service lines
Oversees successful project delivery for their unit
Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and the team’s adherence to the schedule and budget on projects
Oversees completeness and accuracy of team’s work and ensures that quality assurance/quality control standards are followed for all projects
Monitors and evaluates Business Units’ financial targets and performance
Leads, manages, and maintains accountability of employees in their business unit
Evaluates the unit’s performance and identifies areas of improvement
Provides input on recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including performance and compensation reviews and succession planning
Identifies staffing needs and actively participates in the recruiting process
Participation in internal and external management and leadership training
Mentors and empowers employees by displaying high levels of engagement and character
Foster a culture around ONE DDG for the business unit; mentoring and encouraging employees to develop this mindset
Provides technical direction and professional support as needed
Primary public (seller-doer) for all the business development pursuits in their geographic regions
Contributes to and actively engages in the refinement and implementation of DDG’s Business Development plan for identified industries in their geographical area
Able to interpret and leverage company strengths for cross-selling across service lines
Identify opportunities for growth across markets
Strengthen and grow existing client base through relationships
Ultimately responsible for the new opportunity generation suitable to achieve financial and growth metrics
Train and mentor others in team building and leadership
Evaluate projected growth over the next three to five years and collaborate with the administrative staff to ensure resources are being allocated to support growth
Oversight and support on significate pursuit and proposal opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in the discipline for the business unit's related field
Licensure required
Minimum of 7 years' experience; 10+ years preferred
Proven skills in the respective discipline for the business unit
Experience with local jurisdictional governments related to design criteria and permitting
Project management experience, including the development of project proposals, scopes, budgets and the successful execution and tracking of projects
Problem solving and project management skills
Proven leadership skills
Excellent ability to work and communicate with clients, colleagues, employees, administration, corporate and upper management
Experience monitoring and controlling costs within their unit
Ability to identify and solve complex problems with little to no assistance or direction and will be expected to apply new perspectives on existing solutions
Proactive, self-starter, collaborate and confident
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to navigate stressful work situations and maintain a positive attitude
Strong organizational, analytical, communication skills and design skills
Company
DDG
Broad Vision. Expert Focus.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matthew Newchurch
President/CEO
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