What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Manager - Water / Wastewater Engineering position at Jones Edmunds?
The Department Manager is responsible for managing the Water / Wastewater Engineering department within our Utilities discipline. Supervised staff may include Project Managers, Engineers, Scientists, Analysts, Designers, Technicians, and support staff. This position coordinates departmental activities to ensure that individual and department goals are met and has the responsibility for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of the department. This role ensures compliance with applicable policies and performance measures and is responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training staff; planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing work; appraising performance and rewarding and disciplining associates; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. The Department Manager is responsible for implementing the Jones Edmunds Quality Program within their department. This position may also perform tasks such as project management, design, and review of work completed by department members. The Department Manager is a visible leader in the office, both internally and externally, while carrying out Jones Edmunds' vision and mission.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Management Responsibility
- Use servant leadership skills to manage staff and project work and to form a cohesive team aligned to achieve a common goal.
- Responsible for the overall functioning and project results of the department.
- Assign projects to Project Managers in the department and assist in assembling appropriate project teams and subconsultants.
- Meet staff and department utilization goals by monitoring resource projections, balancing workloads, and communicating with other Department and Operations Managers.
- Ensure project performance through regular project reviews with Project Managers and assist where necessary to correct deficiencies or address project / client issues.
- Develop or oversee development of scope, schedule, and fees for new projects and additional scope / services requested by clients that yield successful projects for clients and the Company.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date project plans are maintained in the Company's management information system for all department projects, including project fundamentals, labor projections, financial goals, and quality control planning.
- May manage projects.
- Recruit staff in conjunction with Senior Operations Manager / Operations Manager by evaluating workload, backlog, and client / project needs.
- Engage with associates to further their career development.
- Retain associates by engaging in morale-building activities such as one-on-one meetings, collaboration sessions, coaching, training and occasional department or office social events.
- Monitor staff training in conjunction with Jones Edmunds University.
- Regularly communicate with other Department Managers and staff in other offices on department capabilities for workload-sharing and cross-selling to internal and external clients.
- Proactively seek opportunities for leadership and growth by volunteering to assist a senior manager with operational, marketing, or technical activities.
- Manage and resolve personnel issues including performance improvement and conflicts. Manage personnel issues in accordance with the Jones Edmunds Human Resources Manual.
Marketing Responsibility
Technical Responsibility
Quality Program Responsibility
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran / AA / DFWP
Jones Edmunds & Associates will not sponsor a work visa (e.g. H1B, etc.,) to fill this position.
As a condition of employment with Jones Edmunds & Associates any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen and motor vehicle report.
