Manager, Fire Protection Engineering

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes has a newly created opportunity for a Manager, Fire Protection Engineering in New Orleans, LA. This is a strategic growth position that calls for an experienced candidate with the ability to work directly with clients and perform their own technical work (Seller/Doer). Remote and hybrid work options are available for experienced Fire protection engineers with client connections and business development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Team Culture
• Work with leadership team to promote a positive and healthy team culture. Foster a culture of acceptance and diversity in thought. Keep staff informed of company initiatives and communications.
• Promote employee engagement and satisfaction by ensuring positive work environment, work-life balance, guidance towards career goals and interests, and competitive reward.
• Client Focus
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues to deliver quality products, on time and within budget.
• Manage client expectations and relationships through clear and thoughtful communication and assist team members in doing the same.
• Participate in business development activities such as attending local society meetings and meeting with clients; these activities will be arranged and/or supported by the Southcentral leadership team – prior business development experience is not required.
• Technical Excellence
• Ensure business processes are implemented and recommend improvements for delivering best-in-class service.
• Exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• Maintain a working knowledge of company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develop innovative solutions by leveraging differences in education, personalities, skill sets, experiences, and knowledge bases within the team.
• Professional Growth
• Work closely with the Southcentral leadership team to execute company and regional strategies.
• Assist Team Leader in recruiting and retaining top talent.
• Along with other leaders, train staff on technical, project management, and business processes and procedures.
• With the Team Leader, identify and facilitate opportunities for service line growth, helping to achieve opportunities for staff.
• Proactively grow and broaden the skill base in their team.
• Team Management
• Responsible for technical contributors, project managers, and is a people leader of 4 to 8 people.
• Work with Team Leader to establish appropriate performance standards and have regular conversations with team members to ensure they are met.
• Use their business acumen and knowledge of the Jensen Hughes business model to guide and coach individuals to succeed.
• Lead and mentor staff and project teams related to technical skills, project management skills and business development skills.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Recommended minimum of 3 years’ experience and demonstrated successful history in performing technical consulting work and developing and cultivating client relationships.
• Well-rounded working knowledge of fire protection engineering fundamentals.
• Professional designation desirable but not required (e.g., Professional Engineering License).
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Successful candidates will need to reside in and/or relocate to the Austin Metro area to allow for appropriate proximity to the team necessary for successful engagement. This position is an in-office role and is not intended to include a hybrid or remote work arrangement.