Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Manager in our San Diego office. This position reports to the Team Leader in San Diego and is responsible for leading a team of technical contributors performing a range of professional services, primarily in the Fire and Building Safety service line. Successful execution of the position will include a strong focus on staff engagement and career development.

Successful candidates will ideally reside in and/or relocate to the San Diego area to allow for appropriate proximity to the team necessary for successful engagement. Hybrid or remote work arrangements will be considered.

Responsibilities:

Team Culture

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment
• Keep team members informed and aligned with company priorities
• Support employee engagement through meaningful work, career development, and balance

Client Focus

• Build and maintain strong client relationships grounded in trust and delivery
• Ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, and within budget
• Coach team members on effective client communication and expectation management
• Participate in business development activities with support from regional leadership

Drive Technical Excellence

• Lead and contribute to a variety of engineering design and consulting projects
• Ensure consistent application of best practices and continuous improvement
• Promote innovative thinking by leveraging diverse perspectives and experiences
• Maintain alignment with company standards, policies, and procedures

Develop Talent and Grow the Business

• Partner with leadership to execute regional and company strategy
• Support recruiting and retention of top talent
• Mentor and develop team members across technical, project management, and client-facing skills
• Identify growth opportunities within the service line and help expand team capabilities

Lead and Manage the Team

• Lead a team of up to 8 professionals, including engineers and project managers
• Set clear expectations and provide regular, constructive feedback
• Coach team members using sound business judgment and industry knowledge
• Create an environment where individuals are supported in taking on new challenges

Requirements and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical consulting with a track record of client relationship development
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong foundation in fire protection engineering principles
• Demonstrated leadership and team development experience
• Ability to balance project management responsibilities with people leadership
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice to Have Qualification

• Professional Engineering (PE) license or similar credential a plus

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Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data.

Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.

National Pay Range

$127,000-$175,000 USD