American Structurepoint, Inc
Technical Director - Utility Infrastructure
American Structurepoint, Inc, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Overview
Join American Structurepoint and become part of a team that goes the extra mile for our clients and communities. We live by our values - respect, staff development, results and family. Our team is encouraged to explore new ideas and turn our clients' dreams into reality. With exceptional benefits, training, and mentorship, we pave the way for a rewarding career. Ready for more than just a job? Explore opportunities with us and help improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
We encourage our experts to try new things and explore new ideas that turn our client’s dreams into reality, even if those ideas are unconventional. We invest in our people by offering excellent benefits and training, development, and mentorship opportunities that lead to a rewarding career path.If you are ready for more than a career , we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team and help us improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.
Group: Utility Infrastructure
Position: Technical Director
Location: Indianapolis, IN / Ft. Wayne, IN / Columbus, OH / Cleveland, OH / Cincinnati, OH / Chicago, IL - Relocation Available.
Position Summary
The Technical Director serves as an internal resource to increase the technical capabilities of the entire Utility Infrastructure Group. A Technical Director works under the direction of the Utility Infrastructure leadership and serves as a technical expert representing American Structurepoint to existing and potential clients. Responsibilities of this role are divided among providing technical direction on complex projects; knowledge sharing/mentoring of less-experienced staff; quality management; development/maintenance of technical standards; and pursuit of new project opportunities.
Specific Duties A Technical Director must be proficient in all the engineering and management tasks of Engineers and Project Managers and draw on their broad engineering experience and areas of expertise to contribute to the Utility Infrastructure Group.
Responsibilities Technical Leadership
Provide technical guidance to utility infrastructure staff in the areas of regulations, drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, construction, funding, and/or utility management.
Provide technical guidance to utility infrastructure staff in the areas of regulatory compliance, funding sources, alternative project delivery, construction, utility management, drinking water (source of supply, treatment, residuals handling, pumping, distribution, storage), wastewater (collection, CSOs, lift stations, treatment, biosolids), and stormwater management (drainage, green infrastructure)
Provide technical direction on high-profile, large, and/or complex projects
Solve technical problems
Write technical papers and conduct presentations at conferences maintaining a reputation in the industry as a subject matter expert
Communicate complex ideas to a diverse audience
Participate in local and/or national industry, professional, and community organizations
Quality Assurance
Lead quality management process
Provide quality review of projects at milestones
Lead improvement of standard design documents and tools
Staff Development
Lead knowledge sharing internally by organizing continuing education programs
Develop technical skills of Engineers and Project Managers
Develop Project Managers to prepare proposals, establish fees, create/maintain client relationships
Participate in employee performance reviews
Lead collegiate environmental engineering outreach program
Participate in employee hiring process
Utility Infrastructure Vision
Define and pursue strategic practice areas and capabilities to position the team for maximum potential performance and profit in the marketplace
Setting and following business development plans setting the direction of the Utility Infrastructure group within the company
Client Management
Maintain positive relationships with existing clients, focused on developing profitable repeat work
Provide technical support for our sales force
Serve as Principal-in-Charge for selected clients
Marketing and Sales
Look for opportunities to sell new projects to existing and new clients
Identify and pursue strategic markets
Accompany business development staff to establish new client relationships and provide technical support
Develop the proposal for project work, scope of work, services, subconsultant agreements and fees (or work with appropriate staff to get this accomplished)
Understand past project performance, historical, and industry data to determine project costs and to develop pricing for maximum profitability in the market
Performance Measures:
The primary measurement of success for this position is the overall growth of volume and profitability of our Utility Infrastructure business unit. Other measurements are as follows:
Utilization rate goal of 60%
Technical accuracy and completeness of projects as measured by client satisfaction and construction
Training and mentoring efforts
Growth of Utility Infrastructure business in strategic markets
Active participation in project pursuits
Active participation in professional organizations
Number of client relationships established and maintained
Meeting effectiveness as measured by presenting information, solving problems, making decisions
Keeps leadership informed of project status
Maintains professional relationship with staff and elicits cooperation
Keeps up with codes, design guidelines, policy manuals and their application
Explores alternative and innovative approaches to problems before deciding on a course of action
Performs effectively under pressure
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in Environmental Engineering or Equivalent
Experience:
Registered engineer with 15 or more years diversified Utility Infrastructure engineering/management experience
Broad technical knowledge of the utility infrastructure engineering (drinking water, wastewater, stormwater) and construction industry, with specific areas of technical expertise
Experience in sales and marketing of services, as well as a track record of building client relationships
Demonstrated network of existing clients and ability to pursue new client relationships
Proven leadership ability, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certification:
Professional Engineering License in at least one state, with ability to obtain Indiana licensure within six months of employment; Board Certified in Environmental Engineering (BCEE), preferred
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We encourage our experts to try new things and explore new ideas that turn our client’s dreams into reality, even if those ideas are unconventional. We invest in our people by offering excellent benefits and training, development, and mentorship opportunities that lead to a rewarding career path.If you are ready for more than a career , we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team and help us improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.
Group: Utility Infrastructure
Position: Technical Director
Location: Indianapolis, IN / Ft. Wayne, IN / Columbus, OH / Cleveland, OH / Cincinnati, OH / Chicago, IL - Relocation Available.
Position Summary
The Technical Director serves as an internal resource to increase the technical capabilities of the entire Utility Infrastructure Group. A Technical Director works under the direction of the Utility Infrastructure leadership and serves as a technical expert representing American Structurepoint to existing and potential clients. Responsibilities of this role are divided among providing technical direction on complex projects; knowledge sharing/mentoring of less-experienced staff; quality management; development/maintenance of technical standards; and pursuit of new project opportunities.
Specific Duties A Technical Director must be proficient in all the engineering and management tasks of Engineers and Project Managers and draw on their broad engineering experience and areas of expertise to contribute to the Utility Infrastructure Group.
Responsibilities Technical Leadership
Provide technical guidance to utility infrastructure staff in the areas of regulations, drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, construction, funding, and/or utility management.
Provide technical guidance to utility infrastructure staff in the areas of regulatory compliance, funding sources, alternative project delivery, construction, utility management, drinking water (source of supply, treatment, residuals handling, pumping, distribution, storage), wastewater (collection, CSOs, lift stations, treatment, biosolids), and stormwater management (drainage, green infrastructure)
Provide technical direction on high-profile, large, and/or complex projects
Solve technical problems
Write technical papers and conduct presentations at conferences maintaining a reputation in the industry as a subject matter expert
Communicate complex ideas to a diverse audience
Participate in local and/or national industry, professional, and community organizations
Quality Assurance
Lead quality management process
Provide quality review of projects at milestones
Lead improvement of standard design documents and tools
Staff Development
Lead knowledge sharing internally by organizing continuing education programs
Develop technical skills of Engineers and Project Managers
Develop Project Managers to prepare proposals, establish fees, create/maintain client relationships
Participate in employee performance reviews
Lead collegiate environmental engineering outreach program
Participate in employee hiring process
Utility Infrastructure Vision
Define and pursue strategic practice areas and capabilities to position the team for maximum potential performance and profit in the marketplace
Setting and following business development plans setting the direction of the Utility Infrastructure group within the company
Client Management
Maintain positive relationships with existing clients, focused on developing profitable repeat work
Provide technical support for our sales force
Serve as Principal-in-Charge for selected clients
Marketing and Sales
Look for opportunities to sell new projects to existing and new clients
Identify and pursue strategic markets
Accompany business development staff to establish new client relationships and provide technical support
Develop the proposal for project work, scope of work, services, subconsultant agreements and fees (or work with appropriate staff to get this accomplished)
Understand past project performance, historical, and industry data to determine project costs and to develop pricing for maximum profitability in the market
Performance Measures:
The primary measurement of success for this position is the overall growth of volume and profitability of our Utility Infrastructure business unit. Other measurements are as follows:
Utilization rate goal of 60%
Technical accuracy and completeness of projects as measured by client satisfaction and construction
Training and mentoring efforts
Growth of Utility Infrastructure business in strategic markets
Active participation in project pursuits
Active participation in professional organizations
Number of client relationships established and maintained
Meeting effectiveness as measured by presenting information, solving problems, making decisions
Keeps leadership informed of project status
Maintains professional relationship with staff and elicits cooperation
Keeps up with codes, design guidelines, policy manuals and their application
Explores alternative and innovative approaches to problems before deciding on a course of action
Performs effectively under pressure
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in Environmental Engineering or Equivalent
Experience:
Registered engineer with 15 or more years diversified Utility Infrastructure engineering/management experience
Broad technical knowledge of the utility infrastructure engineering (drinking water, wastewater, stormwater) and construction industry, with specific areas of technical expertise
Experience in sales and marketing of services, as well as a track record of building client relationships
Demonstrated network of existing clients and ability to pursue new client relationships
Proven leadership ability, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certification:
Professional Engineering License in at least one state, with ability to obtain Indiana licensure within six months of employment; Board Certified in Environmental Engineering (BCEE), preferred
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