Job OverviewThis position is responsible for leading a team of technical contributors in the Houston, TX office performing a range of professional services, primarily in the Fire and Building Safety or Industrial Process Safety service line. Successful execution of the position will include a strong focus on staff engagement and career development. Key performance priorities include fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion to encourage recruitment and retention, innovation, and a high-performing organization.
Successful candidates will need to reside in and/or relocate to the Houston Metro area to allow for appropriate proximity to the team necessary for successful engagement. Relocation assistance will be provided if needed. This position is an in-office role and is not intended to include a hybrid or remote work arrangement.
ResponsibilitiesThe candidate will partner with current leadership in developing a successful team with responsibilities such as detailed below:
- Team Culture
- Work with leadership team to promote a positive and healthy team culture. Foster a culture of acceptance and diversity in thought. Keep staff informed of company initiatives and communications.
- Promote employee engagement and satisfaction by ensuring positive work environment, work-life balance, guidance towards career goals and interests, and competitive reward.
- Client Focus
- Maintain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues to deliver quality products, on time and within budget.
- Manage client expectations and relationships through clear and thoughtful communication and assist team members in doing the same.
- Participate in business development activities such as attending local society meetings and meeting with clients; these activities will be arranged and/or supported by the Southcentral leadership team - prior business development experience is not required.
- Technical Excellence
- Ensure business processes are implemented and recommend improvements for delivering best-in-class service.
- Exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
- Maintain a working knowledge of company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Develop innovative solutions by leveraging differences in education, personalities, skill sets, experiences, and knowledge bases within the team.
- Professional Growth
- Work closely with the Southcentral leadership team to execute company and regional strategies.
- Assist Team Leader in recruiting and retaining top talent.
- Along with other leaders, train staff on technical, project management, and business processes and procedures.
- With the Team Leader, identify and facilitate opportunities for service line growth, helping to achieve opportunities for staff.
- Proactively grow and broaden the skill base in their team.
- Ensure a team environment of technical and moral support that enables employees to take on challenging new projects and grow.
- Team Management
- Responsible for technical contributors, project managers, and is a people leader of 4 to 8 people.
- Work with Team Leader to establish appropriate performance standards and have regular conversations with team members to ensure they are met.
- Use their business acumen and knowledge of the Jensen Hughes business model to guide and coach individuals to succeed.
- Lead and mentor staff and project teams related to technical skills, project management skills and business development skills.
Requirements and Qualifications- Recommended minimum of 3 years' experience and demonstrated successful history in performing technical consulting work and developing and cultivating client relationships.
- Well-rounded working knowledge of fire protection engineering fundamentals.
- Professional designation desirable but not required (e.g., Professional Engineering License).
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Successful candidates will need to reside in and/or relocate to the Houston Metro area to allow for appropriate proximity to the team necessary for successful engagement. This position is an in-office role and is not intended to include a hybrid or remote work arrangement.
- In office work arrangement preferred.
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