Principal EngineerThe Principal Engineer is responsible for developing, enhancing, and influencing the organization's technical roadmap. He/She drives sustainable manufacturing strategies by managing integration of all module processes for lean manufacturing in accordance with organization's requirements.Overview:Our client is a 480+ employee national A/E firm, and they are looking for a new Principal to lead their Community Practice. With collaboration from other market leaders, this individual will help drive the strategic and long-term vision for the firm's Community Practice.Fun, rewarding, challenging, collaborative, and versatile are the words this firm uses.
They want each employee to feel this is not a 9 to 5 job but a place to grow personally and professionally. They do not have egos; they are bold thinkers and solve the difficult problems their clients bring to them. If you are looking for a positive environment, this firm would be interested in talking with you.What We Are Looking For:• Highly accountable, you approach every project with an eagerness to bring a client's vision to life with previous experience working on local government projects like Town Halls, Police and Fire Stations, and libraries.
Additional project experience with Churches, Museums, and/or Industrial projects is a plus.• With a thorough understanding of current trends and areas of growth within the industry, you confidently identify thoughtful solutions to complicated design problems• Leveraging previous leadership experience, your people-management skills allow you to mentor and grow young professionals• You thrive in a communicative, team-based work environment• Establish and nurture relationships with clients• Participate in general office operations• Collaborate with the other Principals to conceive and implement annual business development plans• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of intricate projects involving numerous team members• Provide oversight for marketing, contract development, design, production, and construction administration efforts• Engage in succession planning to prepare future leadersResponsibilities:Engage in maintaining existing clients.Collaborate with the other Principals in conceiving and implementing annual business development plans12+ years of planning and project management in leading projects.Provide oversight for marketing, contract development, design, production, and construction administration.Effectively manage communication and coordination with and between clients, team members, and consultants.Manage and mentor staff to create a collaborative culture.Work with the appropriate support teams to complete revenue and billing tasks.Execute team member training as established by strategic plansServe as a Project Manager when necessaryPE (PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER) licenseQualifications:You must be a registered and licensed engineer with a professional engineering license.You have excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and technical skills.You utilize a strength-based approach to engage team members in their daily tasks, focusing on their capabilities rather than their weaknesses.You know how to coach your team both independently and as a whole, inspiring enthusiasm and encouraging when neededYou can establish short and long-term goals and create appropriate timelines for their completion, subsequently assigning specialized teams to accommodate related needs.You can communicate effectively with internal and external personnelYou can efficiently balance projects, teams, deadlines and budgetsYou have an aptitude for creative problem-solving, particularly in time-sensitive situations which require fast turnaroundWhy Is This a Great Opportunity:Great culture, potential equity, room for growth, can work from any of their 3 Atlanta metro offices.