Director of Utility Consulting - 1898 & Co.

About the role

The Director at 1898 & Co. is responsible for managing and providing expertise to a team of consultants and analysts. They oversee consulting projects, manage client relations, and ensure project quality, schedule, cost control, and contract adherence.

Responsibilities

• Manage consulting projects, including pursuit, negotiation, execution, cost, schedule, and quality of deliverables.
• Facilitate workshops with senior-level client teams to understand requirements, uncover needs, and develop action plans.
• Leverage strategic thinking to anticipate and solve client problems.
• Liaise with clients and internal/external subject matter experts for project-related communications and delivery.
• Compile, distribute, and present status reports to stakeholders.
• Establish project teams, coordinate activities, and utilize staff efficiently.
• Develop and contribute to training materials for consultants and analysts.
• Manage third-party vendors and subcontractors, including contracts, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide performance feedback to personnel managers.
• Identify and pursue upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices in alignment with agreements.
• Provide managerial direction and work assignments to consultants and analysts.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field from an accredited program with 13+ years of relevant consulting experience, or Master's degree, MBA preferred.
• Excellent business acumen with proven success in managing consulting engagements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets.
• Ability to uncover customer needs, develop recommendations, and communicate persuasively.
• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to all levels of employees, management, and clients.