Bridge Geographic Discipline Leader

Overview:

Manages the department in order to provide cost effective services to various department managers, project managers, staff and other employees in a manner which produces an adequate profit for the company.

Responsibilities:

• Performs duties in support of the direction and vision of the overall discipline for their assigned geographic locations.
• Oversees, directs and manages the work effort of assigned staff.
• Collaborate with other GDL’s within the region and with the Regional Discipline Leader.
• Responsible for productivity, profitability, client satisfaction and quality of work.
• Active involvement with marketing and business development.
• Responsible for billings and collections.
• Monitors work backlog and the sharing of work within the region and discipline.
• Actively involved in the cross selling of all company services.
• Develops the skills and abilities of staff which are necessary for the successful execution of the work.
• Reviews staff utilization regularly to address employees not meeting utilization goals.
• Ensures compliance with and enforces company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as a resource for project managers and staff on assigned projects and manage completion of projects regarding scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Provide staff/managers with technical assistance and supervision in the preparation of proposals and contracts for assigned projects.
• Coordinate and work closely with accounting/billing to develop and review project invoices, monitoring those of assigned billing managers.
• Complete all billing in a timely manner.
• Monitor the backlog of work and the distribution of work in assigned region.
• New business development and management/maintenance of existing clients. Assist in the development of the annual business plan for the discipline.
• Cross sell all of Colliers Engineering & Design lines of services.
• Manage the financial aspects of assigned team(s) and monitor the performance of the business to meet or exceed revenue and/or profit goals.
• Comply with and enforce Colliers Engineering & Design’s Health & Safety program.
• Assist with project manager’s efforts to prepare for and/or attend client/agency meetings with, or for PMs to present information pertinent to the project. Develop innovative, comprehensive multimedia support materials for client and/or agency meetings.
• Develop the skills and abilities of staff which are necessary for successful execution of work duties. Serve as a mentor and coach staff.
• Assist with the quality control/quality assurance efforts on all assigned projects.
• Manage the performance of all assigned staff, conduct performance evaluations, provide input for all raise and bonus discussions.
• Review staff utilization monthly and address employees not meeting hours/billable hours goals. Make any necessary recommendations to the Discipline Leader on increasing or decreasing staff size.
• Attend various external meetings such as planning board hearings, client meetings. Represent Colliers Engineering & Design in a professional and credible manner, upholding the core values.
• Provide and monitor performance goals for assigned staff.
• Meet with assigned staff to provide feedback and review job performance on a regular basis.
• Address any performance issues on a timely basis and work with HR as needed to create performance improvement plans.
• Review and approve assigned timesheets in a timely manner.
• Manage and review project schedules, budgets, and QC/QA plans.

Qualifications:

• Basic / Minimum Education requirement to perform the job: Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering.
• Relevant Years of experience required to perform the role: 10+ years of experience in related field. 7+ years of experience with preparing proposals, developing budgets, tracking budgets and the associated financial management skills necessary to run a team and monitor the performance of the business.
• Technical Knowledge/Expertise- Continually learn and apply applicable standards, procedures, trends, technology, and criteria to successfully perform the functional responsibilities of the position.
• Relationship Management- Possess and demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships which support the success of the Company.
• Business Acumen- Knowledgeable in best practices, trends, information, and other influences that affect CED and the environment in which we work, to maintain our position as an industry leader.
• Communication- Possess and demonstrate the ability, skills, and initiative to exchange information effectively and efficiently.
• Program and Project Management- Possess and demonstrate the ability to lead effectively and efficiently, plan, organize and manage procedures, protocols and/or staff to achieve the desired results of specific projects and/or programs.
• PE Preferred.
• Related discipline and safety training/ certifications.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work well with and communicate with others.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects at one time, meeting profit and revenue goals.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer:

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!