Lythix, LLC is currently seeking an Engineering Department Manager to join our Engineering Department in Midland, TX. The Engineering Department Manager assumes overall responsibility for the performance, management and supervision of the Engineering Department, its personnel and assigned projects. The Department Manager manages and supervises a team responsible for the multidisciplinary planning, design, execution, monitoring and performance of electric power, survey, and UAV projects. They support executive management by reporting progress through informal and formal presentations and discussions regarding team KPIs, performance and goals. It is imperative that department managers share knowledge, communicate, and foster a positive relationship with other department managers in order to ensure a complete and professional product is provided to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Support the company’s long-term vision and guide their team in support of this vision.
• Ensures all department projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
• Works well with others; subordinates, peers, executives and clients.
• Monitor and optimize department goals and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
• Supervise, resource and support department efforts and personnel.
• Participates in the creation and adherence to department and company budgets.
• Participate in company level goal setting and leads department level goal setting.
• Establish and maintain an environment of professionalism, consistency, procedure, and improvement.
• Ensure project management excellence in preparation and coordination of proposals, schedules, and budget estimates for clients.
• Responsible for supervising third parties hired in support of department projects.
• Assign and schedule work as required to meet client requirements, ensuring the highest quality and most efficient use of resources.
• Responsible for quality assurance and quality control on all work performed by the department.
• Real-time resolution of problems or jobsite obstacles with crews, customers, inspectors, etc.
• Participate in contract negotiations and change order preparation.
• Coach and mentor department team members.
• Manage effective change control and risk management.
• Oversee project meetings (project kickoff, client alignment, status meeting, progress review, etc.).
• Support business development personnel and efforts by acting as a company liaison and participating in industry events.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, client representatives, inspectors, and managers of all levels.
• Approve time sheets and expenses for direct reports.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must reside in Midland, TX area or be willing to relocate.
• P.E. License in Texas – recommended.
• Engineering Degree from an accredited four-year university (electrical with experience in power or mechanical with experience in power line design). Other engineering types considered with adequate experience.
• At least 5 years of Project Management Experience.
• Strong competence in estimating, bidding and cost negotiation as well as construction processes, methods, and materials.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative, problem-solving environment alongside demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent oral and written communications skills, and be customer focused to appropriately identify and respond to clients’ technical and business needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of transmission and distribution, including design routing issues, conductor selection, structure determination, plan and profile development, material specifications, etc.
• Must be willing to travel as required by projects and assignments.

Preferences

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Preferred - P.E License in New Mexico or Oklahoma.
• EPC experience
• Experience working with utility companies.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Please email resumes or inquires to hr @ lythix.com.

Lythix, LLC is an EEO employer. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid medical option, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurances, PTO, paid holidays, and 401k plan with quarterly company match.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Midland, TX 79701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• P.E - Texas (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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