Director of Operations- Survey/SUE/ Civil Engineering

Duties/Responsibilities:

• This position will be based at our Atlanta office and will closely collaborate with our senior management.
• Coordinate resources for current and future growth across our diverse service sectors.
• Process improvement for intake of engineering work requests across various programs.
• Overseeing employee development initiatives and fostering growth within the team.
• Managing projects based on their nature and team requirements.
• Demonstrating strong leadership and people management skills
• Responsible for day-to-day operations and overall resource management and financial metrics
• Responsible for working with the Senior Management and Project Managers for day-to-day decisions on resource allocation, staffing, and project budget.
• Manage recruiting and hiring, coordinate resource scheduling for various programs, and oversee the review and approval of new hires.
• Lead and optimize day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Develop and implement strategies to streamline processes, minimize costs, and foster innovation.
• Collaborate with senior management to establish operational objectives aligning with company strategies.
• Oversee project management, resource allocation, and risk assessment to ensure project success.
• Cultivate collaborative work environment, encouraging teamwork and fostering employee engagement.
• Analyze operational metrics and financial reports to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the operations team.
• Responsible for managing multidisciplined Survey, SUE, and Civil department and providing technical guidance.
• Provides progress and activity reports to management.
• Establishes processes to meet quality standards. Monitors work practices to identify concerns or issues that do not meet these quality standards.
• Oversees all Survey, SUE, Civil Engineer deliverables that allows for the accurate execution of a project over the life cycle of the project.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, or related field from an accredited program
• Minimum of 7-10 years of prior relevant experience in engineering operations or managing all types of Survey, SUE, or Civil Engineering projects and/or team.
• Professional Engineer (P.E) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licenses preferred.
• The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate past achievements in delivering engineering projects, strong leadership capabilities and a robust work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools, operational software, and MS Office Suite
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational abilities.
• Experience in managing office staff as well as project management.
• Extensive knowledge of Survey, SUE, and Civil Engineering processes and standards.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive technical knowledge of engineering and product development.
• Excellent financial skills and ability to analyze financial data.
• Stays up to date regarding new methods, standards, regulations, and developments affecting the organization, and recommends new practices.

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