Principal-in-Charge/Vice President - Public Works

About the role

The role is for a Principal-in-Charge/Vice President for Huitt-Zollars, Inc.'s Irvine office. The ideal candidate must have at least 10 years of experience as a registered Professional Engineer in California.

Responsibilities

• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal.
• Identifies contacts/clients/opportunities for new work.
• Trains/mentors staff and reviews work for quality assurance.
• Grows the Federal and Institutional group.
• Interfaces daily with clients, develops proposals, negotiates scopes and fees, ensures timely billing and collections, and prepares change orders.
• Strategically plans Federal and Institutional marketing.
• Ensures the Project Manager and/or Project Teams have the resources necessary to meet scheduling and budget commitments on projects.
• Manages the preparation of design and construction drawings.
• Directs a staff with varied levels of experience and expertise.
• Plans, directs, and monitors all aspects of projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
• Reviews work and proposes changes to design, and to comply with building codes.
• Prepares a plan of action to resolve project issues.
• Serves as a technically sound design leader for clients.
• Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project.
• Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget.
• Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
• Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team.
• Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance.
• Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm.
• Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.
• Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Must be a licensed PE in California with a minimum of 10 years of experience and 8 years of project management experience.
• Experience with producing accurate and complete construction plans and reports.
• Able to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely.
• Able to train/mentor staff and review work for quality assurance.
• Strong leadership and management skills, self-motivated, and possesses a strong ability to meet deadlines, satisfy clients, and solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, and Civil3D are all a plus.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Willingness/ability to assume increased responsibilities when presented.
• Consistently delivers proactive communication with clients.
• When client issues arise, addresses or expeditiously escalates to discipline lead.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clients that allow for ease in communications and problem solving.
• Troubleshoots issues and recommends solutions, effectively implements and documents for internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Physical Requirements
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

About Huitt-Zollars

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients. Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services.

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $202,000-$220,000 and up depending on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate(s).

Schedule

40 FT Hours (In-Office)