Electrical & Instrumentation Department Manager

Talascend is currently seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Department Manager for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Overview

The Electrical & Instrumentation Department Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of a department, supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety, and outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Responsible for profitable growth of the department; ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.
• Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the section.
• Provide expert level technical, design guidance and support.
• Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Manage department budget and expenditure of funds.
• Prepare and present workload and monthly financial reports to global practice or regional management and applicable project managers.
• Responsible for collaborating with department managers, business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.
• Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.
• Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.
• Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.
• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.
• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field and 7 years of direct experience required.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for degree required.

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.