Director of Design - Power Delivery

About the Role

In this position, you will lead design and/or consulting team members within a business unit, office, or region. You will also contribute to business development for assigned markets and participate in the recruitment, development, and retention of design and consulting professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects as a Project Design Director, ensuring effective project outcomes and financial goals.
• Project Management:
  • Monitor project assignments of team members and advise leadership on staff utilization.
  • Coordinate with business unit leaders on project assignments.
• Organizational Change Management:
  • Participate in planning for organizational changes.
  • Assist in developing change management communications plans.
• Financial:
  • Assist leadership in developing budgets.
  • Monitor utilization and expenses of assigned team members and report deviations.
• Strategy:
  • Assist in developing business strategies related to team members.
• Leadership:
  • Champion corporate strategies and initiatives.
  • Conduct performance reviews and career development for team members.
  • May lead office leadership and team member engagement.
  • Participate in the development of policies and procedures.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture (preferred).
• 12 years of progressive experience in a design discipline, including independent lead design and design management/coordination as a manager or director.
• Experience managing multiple large projects with several disciplines.

Qualifications

• Professional registration or eligibility for registration.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
• Knowledge and experience in design project management, including budgeting, scheduling, proposal writing, staffing, coordination, forecasting, conflict resolution, and change management.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of design document production and presentation software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, management, and leadership skills.

Core Competencies

• Accountability: Accept responsibility for anticipating and preventing problems, and problem-solving within and outside the department.
• Customer Focus: Prioritize service to internal and external customers, exceeding expectations and valuing all stakeholders.
• Effective Communication: Listen for understanding, present clearly in various settings, and encourage open feedback.
• Execution/Empowerment: Demonstrate the ability to deliver results, manage competing demands, and create contingency solutions.
• Learning & Development: Prioritize skill development, address gaps, and take responsibility for technical proficiency.
• Values Team: Collaborate respectfully with team members, partners, and stakeholders.
• Excellence: Strive for quality, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Service: Passionate about customer service, both internal and external, and community engagement.
• Trust: Uphold high ethical standards, transparency, credibility, and fairness.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ordinary ambulatory skills to visit other locations.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift/move weights of 10-50 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and visual acuity for keyboard and equipment use.
• Frequent sitting, reaching, talking, and hearing.

Haskell will provide reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.