Construction Engineering & Inspection Department Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design • Southfield, MI • 21h ago

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Southeast Michigan!

Our professional engineers and technicians successfully oversee project construction from pre-construction through finalization with an outstanding track record for cost and schedule containment. Our ACI, SAT, and NICET certified construction professionals have extensive on-the-job experience in supervision, observation, safety oversight and inspection with ongoing training that ensures required daily schedules are adhered to and all materials are procured and constructed according to plans and specifications. We work with our clients to achieve the optimum value, schedule, and project quality for heavy highway, single and multi-span bridges, intersection and traffic signal improvements, marine improvements, water/wastewater transmission, building and vertical project management, park and recreation construction, and condition assessment and asset inventory.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, strategic/managerial direction, and guidance to achieve established financial and growth goals for the discipline.

Responsible for overall productivity, profitability, client satisfaction, and quality of work throughout the discipline.

Develop, execute, and lead discipline marketing and business development strategies in collaboration with the marketing and business development teams.

Evaluate and monitor proposal development and contract execution.

Evaluate and monitor billing and collections.

Serve as a resource for the leadership team throughout the discipline.

Consistently monitors the backlog of work and the sharing of resources within the discipline, maximizing staff utilization. Reviews staff utilization regularly and promptly addresses staff not meeting utilization goals.

Prepares for the future state of the discipline through succession planning.

Responsible for fostering staff professional development, monitoring staffing/recruiting activity, and effectively managing employee relations.

Complies with and ensures others' compliance with all CED policies and procedures.

Collaborates with the safety coordinator on implementing and complying with the Health and Safety Program as it specifically relates to the discipline.

Collaborates with other managers within the region and with the Geographic Discipline Leader.

Serves as project manager while being a resource for staff on assigned projects and manage completion of projects regarding scope, schedule, quality, and budget.

Provide staff/managers with technical assistance and supervision in the preparation of proposals and contracts for assigned projects.

Responsible in preparing pertinent information for client/agency meetings and attend, as needed.

Develop the skills and abilities of staff which are necessary for successful execution of work duties.

Serve as a mentor and coach staff.

Manage the performance of assigned staff, conduct performance evaluations, and provide input for salary/bonus discussions.

Collaborate with other firms in pursuit of opportunities and manage subconsultant contracts.

Manage material testing and training requirements to ensure compliance with company policies and MDOT prequalification.

Qualifications

Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology or a related field is desired.

10+ years of construction engineering/inspection experience or a related field near MDOT's Metro or University Region Areas is preferred.

7+ years of experience with preparing proposals, developing budgets, tracking budgets, and the associated financial management skills necessary to run a team and monitor the performance of the business.

Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

LI-DR1

Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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