Engineering Services Manager

Role Summary

The Engineering Services Manager will provide management and expertise to a group of engineers providing services, commissioning and engineer-driven mechanical/electrical projects. This position will be responsible for managing conceptual estimating, systems analysis and value engineering. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making:
  Makes complex decisions on most tasks and consults senior management as needed.

• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Provides management and expertise to a group of engineers providing M/E services, commissioning and engineer-driven mechanical/electrical projects.
• Manages mechanical/electrical conceptual estimating, systems analysis and value engineering.
• Manages mechanical/electrical scheduling input, sequencing requirements and scheduling updates throughout the life of the project.
• Markets and sells “Commissioning” on select projects as a value-added service.
• Supervises the development and execution of each project’s “Commissioning Plan.”
• Ensures M/E Engineers gain the proper experience by commissioning projects.
• Develops professional partnerships with select energy services companies to grow company market in performance contracting.
• Markets and sells energy and infrastructure retrofits to existing and new clients.
• Understands resource demands and knows which projects need resource allocation.
• Transfers less M/E intensive projects to other divisions, based on market focus and resource availability.
• Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
• Ability to conduct effective presentations (Advanced).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Advanced).
• Proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software.
• Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects.
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project (Advanced).
• Proficiency in required construction technology (Advanced).
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy (Advanced).Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships (Advanced).
• Ability to construct a project from start to finish.
• Ability to prepare the project budget, GMP or hard bid.
• Ability to complete range estimates.
• Ability to assist Marketing team with presentation and marketing activities.
• Ability to develop and manage a project team.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering or related field (Required).
• Master’s degree in engineering or business management (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• 10+ years construction management experience (Required)
• 2+ years people management experience (Required)
• 2+ years financial management experience (Required)
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

Base compensation for the Engineering Services Manager in Minneapolis is between $172,747 and $215,934, depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.

JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

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