Engineering Firm Operations Manager

An established civil and structural engineering firm specializing in high-voltage structures, substations, and switchyards is seeking an experienced Engineering Operations Manager to join its leadership team in Alexandria, Louisiana. This individual will serve as the President's right-hand person, assisting with engineering operations, project management, business development, employee leadership, scheduling, planning, forecasting, and resource management. The Engineering Operations Manager will oversee engineering staff, project budgets, technical activities, workload forecasting, and project quality.

This position will also support strategic and annual business planning, project proposals, customer relationships, and engineering activities as needed. The ideal candidate will have a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering, along with significant engineering management experience and a strong background in high-voltage substation physical design. Candidates must be local to Alexandria, Louisiana, or willing to relocate with assistance.

Long-term employment commitment is preferred.

• Report to and coordinate with the Company President and Vice President on project quotations, prospective projects, client relationships, change order negotiations, and project completion.
• Serve as the President's right-hand person, assisting with company management and operational matters.
• Manage engineering staff, oversee technical work, project budgets, project management plans, and workload forecasting.
• Develop project parameters and assign responsibilities to qualified engineers and designers.
• Monitor project schedules, timelines, deliverables, and completion deadlines.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable codes, engineering practices, performance standards, and project specifications.
• Assist with project bidding, proposals, quotations, and business development activities.
• Train and mentor new employees and support staff development.
• Communicate effectively with customers, engineers, designers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Support customer meetings and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Provide engineering project assistance when required.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and oversight of strategic and annual business plans.
• Lead operational excellence across projects of varying sizes.
• Oversee operational management policies and procedures.
• Delegate and schedule projects to engineers and designers to ensure timely completion.

• Minimum 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university within the United States.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering.
• 7 15 years of experience in Civil/Structural Engineering management or leadership.
• Superior knowledge of the engineering and high-voltage industries.
• Experience in High Voltage Substation Physical Design (5 15 years preferred).
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Strong computer literacy and knowledge of design and visualization software (Access preferred).
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, fellow engineers, designers, and contractors.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities and schedule projects to meet deadlines.
• Expertise in leading operational excellence across engineering projects.
• Experience overseeing operational management policies and procedures.
• Must be authorized to work for a United States employer without sponsorship.

• Experience training and mentoring new employees.
• Ability to communicate with customers and support client relationship management.
• Experience assisting with project bidding, proposals, and quotations.
• Strong background in high-voltage substation physical design.
• Willingness to relocate to Alexandria, Louisiana, with relocation assistance.
• Looking for a long-term employment opportunity.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Required).
• PE discipline:
  Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university within the United States.

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