Popli Design Group (PDG) is seeking a Director to drive the growth of our MEP Division.
Job Type
Full-time
Responsibilities
This candidate will have the responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the Department, including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection. The role requires strong communication skills to effectively engage with team leaders and the Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, holding each accountable for their respective responsibilities.
The Director will actively drive the Business Development efforts and promote the growth of the Department. Participation in weekly and long-term Department meetings is expected.
It is crucial for the Director to have a comprehensive understanding of the Department's S.W.O.T. (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) and to ensure the regular completion of essential divisional business tasks, such as managing the backlog and monthly billings.
Expectations
The Director's primary role is to foster the growth of the division, both internally and with external clients, through direct engagement and collaboration with consultants. Building and maintaining relationships with key industry leaders is essential to drive business opportunities and benefit PDG.
Additionally, the Director is responsible for forecasting and identifying when the division requires additional support. Roles and responsibilities may vary over time and may not always align precisely with the outlined expectations. Flexibility and adaptability are key in fulfilling the Director's overall responsibilities.
Financials
- Support the VP of Building Design Services (BDS) in the development of the Department budget
- Maintain the Department backlog and recommend corrective actions
- Review, develop, and recommend corrections to the utilization
- Support the VP of BDS in the development of financial targets
- Identify potential issues with financial targets and recommend corrective actions
- Hold accountable staff for timesheet submission
- Ensure divisional billing reports are completed and returned, holding staff accountable if necessary
- Review Project Manager timesheets of the division
Standards
- Support development and implementation of a BDS standard
- Support development and implementation of a QA/QC process
- Support development and implementation of Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Design Standards
Strategic Plan/Business Development
- Work with the VP of BDS to develop and maintain a strategic plan with 1, 5, and 10-year goals
- Work with Team leaders to achieve the strategic plan goals
- Strengthen local and regional relationships with owner clients and consultant clients
- Identify strategic clients/projects to pursue
- Attend local and state events beneficial to the growth of PDG
- Attend tradeshows as necessary for the development of a market
- Prepare, in conjunction with the marketing group, proposals
Staff Needs/Accountability
- Host bi-monthly division meetings
- Hold Team Leaders and staff accountable
- Deliver end-of-year salary performance and incentive compensation to team leaders and for team members
- Perform annual reviews of Team Leaders and set annual professional goals
- Mentor Team Leaders to achieve their set goals
- Work to create synergy between other divisional offices and team leaders
- Be available for all major project-related issues
- Be available for all major staff-related issues (personnel disputes, scheduling, utilization, etc.)
- Conduct regular visits to remote offices where departmental staff are housed
- Manage departmental training requirements
- Relay company/professional development training needs (PM, presentation, Revit training, etc.) to VP of BDS
- Maintain departmental long-term staffing needs
- Work with HR to perform departmental recruiting, including review resumes, interviews, develop offers, fill out employee initiation forms, perform new hire tours, etc.
Preferred Education, Certification & Experience
- BS in Mechanical or Electrical
- Licensed Professional Engineer (Required)
- 15+ years of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering experience
- A valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) is required.
Software Knowledge
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- AutoDesk (Revit & AutoCAD)
- Estimating Software (CostWorks)
- Specification writing software (SpecBuilder and Masterworks)
Core Competencies
- Credibility
- Collaboration skills
- Communication proficiency – verbal and written
- Flexibility
- Self-motivated
About Popli Design Group (PDG)
PDG is a well-established multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm that has been serving clients since 1982. With four decades of experience and expertise, we have evolved from a transportation engineering firm to a comprehensive, full-service organization with seven office locations in New York State. Our extensive portfolio of successful projects has earned us a trusted reputation among our clients.
Popli Design Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability or protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal law or Executive Orders.
Good faith salary range is provided, and salary package will be commensurate with experience.
Salary Description
$170,000 - $200,000
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