Manager, Fire Protection Engineering

About the role

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Manager to establish a Salt Lake City, Utah office. This position reports to the Team Leader in Las Vegas and is responsible for building and leading a team of technical contributors performing a range of professional services, primarily in the Fire and Building Safety service line. Successful execution of the position will include a strong focus on staff engagement and career development.

Responsibilities

• Team Culture
• Partner with current leadership in developing a successful team with responsibilities such as detailed below
• Work with leadership team to promote a positive and healthy team culture
• Keep staff informed of company initiatives and communications
• Promote employee engagement and satisfaction by ensuring a positive work environment, work-life balance, guidance towards career goals and interests, and competitive rewards
• 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 Rockies leadership team – prior business development experience is not required
• Technical Excellence
• Manage and implement a wide variety of engineering design and consulting projects
• 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 Rockies leadership team to execute company and regional strategies
• Aid 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
• Ensure a team environment of technical and moral support that enables employees to take on challenging new projects and grow
• Team Management
• Responsible for technical contributors, project managers, and is a people leader of up 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

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) or higher in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
• Six (6) plus years of professional experience performing technical consulting work and developing and cultivating client relationships
• Working knowledge of fire protection engineering fundamentals in a consulting environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional designation is desirable but not required (e.g., Professional Engineering License)
• Ability to mentor and manage staff while also handing responsibilities as a Project Manager
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills