Director - Distribution Services - NV5

Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Directors in the Power Delivery group report to the Vice President of Operations. They proactively lead and direct their unit in executing all short- and long-term initiatives, which include: business development, client satisfaction, financial management, operations management, and employee advancement. Incumbents are instrumental in the planning, prioritizing, and implementing of key initiatives. This role requires a high degree of creativity, foresight and mature judgment in devising strategies to ensure growth of programs enterprise-wide and to identify and implement process improvements.

Incumbents provide inspirational leadership by attracting, retaining, motivating, and developing high- caliber talent. In addition, incumbents cultivate a constructive workplace culture that encourages collaboration, teamwork, positive attitude, and provides ongoing improvement to the quality of services provided to clients.

Responsibilities

• Direct key initiatives, including but not limited to, business development, client satisfaction, financial management, operations management, and advancement of assigned personnel
• Communicate regularly with Group Managers, directing execution of company initiatives, values, and/or changes
• Establish operational and technical performance targets, then monitor achievement toward those targets, taking corrective action when needed
• Analyze current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement when necessary
• Analyze financial data and ensure financial goals are being met
• Collaborate with Power Delivery management, other Directors, and the marketing staff to identify and analyze strategically aligned business development opportunities
• Cultivate effective relationships with existing and potential new clients
• Address customer satisfaction issues
• Drive project profitability through Group Managers and Project Managers by maintaining proper qualified staffing levels for project delivery within budget and on schedule
• Understand and abide by industry set laws and standards
• Evaluate and analyze utilization and performance taking corrective action when needed
• Develop Group Managers by providing coaching, feedback, and training so that they are knowledgeable, competent, and effective leaders
• Oversee the development and training of assigned personnel and provide information to guide opportunities for advancement
• Foster a constructive workplace environment
• Identify and develop opportunities in new marketplaces for Power Delivery that align with the company’s market and service sectors
• Establish goal and objectives for new marketplaces
• Develop and implement strategic plans that achieve business development goals and objectives
• Generate sales leads through prospecting, networking, and leveraging company-developed marketing programs
• Effectively engage internal resources to develop sales strategies, presentations, and plans
• Develop key client relationships in new marketplaces, schedule regular meetings with clients to monitor and maintain satisfaction levels
• Hire and train new employees to support new marketplaces and clients
• Identify business partners and subcontractors for the mutual pursuit of opportunities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or relevant field or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software, including any technical software, as needed
• At least 7 years of experience in the Power Delivery field, with progressive responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly organized and detail oriented
• Demonstrated experience managing teams in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills

Desired Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of experience in a public utility or engineering consulting environment
• Master of Science degree in relevant field or Master of Business Administration degree
• PMP certification

Metrics:

• Evaluation is based, in part on the timely, accurate completion of work
• Attends in-house seminars and educational opportunities outside of the offices
• Participates in relevant professional associations and other networking opportunities

The pay range for this California position is $165,000- 187,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training