Distribution Design Senior Manager - Greater Chicago / Hammond, IN Area

About the role

The Senior Manager of Distribution Design Services will lead the Distribution Design team supporting our Midwest utility clients. This position will report to the Director of Distribution and Joint Use Services and oversee the operational control of multiple Electrical Distribution Design Programs servicing our utility clients.

Responsibilities

• Manages operations of multiple electric distribution engineering and design teams to validate delivery of projects within assigned region are executed in accordance with project schedule and budget
• Directs and/or provides leadership to team for engineering, design, and construction functions within assigned region or projects
• Utilizes understanding of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines and to manage Utility Services Department teams through engineering and construction commitments
• Manages regional productivity and financial budget, regularly reports variances to internal management team to verify alignment with business plan
• Verifies department teams are uniformed in their approach to safety, engineering design, technology platform utilization, project execution, and invoicing practices
• Supports leadership team with client onboarding, contract negotiations, and relationship development to grow Orbital Utility Services business
• Develops customer proposals, including detailed technical scope, schedule, budget, and resource management
• Communicates potential strategic initiatives or departmental risks to internal management team
• Provides personnel orientation/training, mentorship, coaching, and disciplinary action
• Upholds Orbital Company Standards and completes quality assurance practices on regional team deliverables to verify highest quality product possible
• Conducts performance evaluations for department team members
• Organizing, leading, and conducting the annual performance appraisal process for department staff
• Serve as the technical advisor, providing senior-level input and evaluation on Engineering projects
• Advocate for quality and ensure that the corporate and quality initiatives are implemented, including coordinating with the appropriate teams to assign quality control reviewers
• Proactively work through corrective actions where deficiencies are identified
• Supporting overall regional office development and resource coordination between Midwest regional office
• Training, developing, mentoring, and career-development of the staff
• Recruiting top talent as well as the engagement and retention of staff
• Where needed, serve as project manager or project lead/engineer for key clients, new clients, or where new lines of business are being developed

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline with 7+ years of prior relevant experience either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company, performing electric distribution design engineering
• Demonstrated supervisory skills and proven project management experience. Experience in managing multiple teams throughout a geographic region
• Demonstrated ability to grow a business unit within a region or territory
• Working knowledge of overhead and underground electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction
• Proficient knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and comprehension of client construction standards
• Demonstrated knowledge in financial analysis and departmental budget management experience, including financial reporting and department auditing
• Experience with pole loading (Spida Calc, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD)
• Knowledge of industry utility or joint-use software (Katapult, SPANS, NJUNS, IkeGPS) for make-ready engineering and construction is beneficial
• Ability to negotiate and develop relationships with current and new clients or contracting parties
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvements with measurable results in moving a departmental initiative forward
• Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, the ability to communicate with all level of the organization
• Skills required for this role include but are not limited to being detail-oriented, strong organization skills and excellent written as well as verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining an effective team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications
• Experience with analyzing data and preparing departmental financial reporting
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawing/schematics

Skills

• Detail-oriented
• Strong organization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable to changing priorities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications
• Experience with analyzing data and preparing departmental financial reporting
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawing/schematics

Benefits

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.