Engineering Manager

Team Fishel, the Best Choice for Utility Construction and Network Installation, is hiring a Engineering Manager for our Surveying & Engineering division in the Columbus, Ohio office. This division is part of Team Fishel's strong and growing Professional Service Group (PSG).

The Engineering Manager at Team Fishel is a key position. The right Teammate for this job will have excellent advancement opportunities. The Engineering Manager is responsible for all engineering activities and decisions while estimating, evaluating and designing electrical and/or telecommunication facilities for our Customer's system improvement and maintenance projects.

Located in our corporate office in Columbus, Ohio, this position is a vital component of our Professional Services Group and will require daily interaction with Customers and Teammates. The individual hired shall use their project management expertise to design, manage and control multiple projects within their established scope, budget, and schedule while also supervising all engineering activities.

• Will be in control of, accountable for, and either in direct or indirect supervision of the engineering activities and decisions of the business enterprise.
• Accountable person for managing, designing and completing projects for multiple electrical and/or telecommunication system providers.
• Leads efforts to determine project scope of work, prepares bid estimates and increases the quantity of work we perform for our current Customers while also seeking new opportunities with other potential Customers in the region.
• Prepares and manages project schedules, incorporates and analyzes input from the project team, including permitting, design, land acquisition, system control, operations, material acquisition, contractual obligations and other project details. Must be capable of managing critical path issues to successful project completion.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Word/Excel and project scheduling software.
• Responsible person for assuring effective communication regarding project progress and significant issues with the appropriate Customer contacts and their immediate Team Fishel supervisor. Effectively manages customer's expectations.
• Proactively identifies and addresses safety issues as they arise throughout a project from scoping to commissioning.
• Manages, coordinates, and monitors work progress of each project. Adjusts schedules/workloads/resource requirements as needed to accomplish objectives while meeting Customer requirements and deadlines.
• Complies with all regulatory guidelines and company policies and procedures. Assures all appropriate permitting documents have been secured from each applicable government entity and/or regulatory agency.
• Ability to serve as mentor/coach in developing the skills of other Teammates.
• Knowledge of the economic implications of project decisions.
• Represent Team Fishel at meetings and other external functions relating to projects.
• Conducts post-construction analysis of completed projects and shares information with other managers to improve overall department performance.
• Endeavor to meet and exceed the expectations of our Customers and Teammates on a daily basis.

• A Professional Engineer's license with the State of Ohio is required.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.
• Project management experience with projects involving coordination of multiple activities is preferred and engineering experience in the electrical and/or telecommunication industry shall receive priority consideration.
• Applicable electrical and/or telecommunication industry experience needed (working knowledge of applicable codes, procedures, policies, federal regulatory knowledge, state regulatory knowledge, and electrical/telecommunication market knowledge).
• Requires the ability to read and understand technical documents including plans, specifications, regulations and design requirements. Must be able to read and understand civil, electrical, and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation & electronic).
• Ability to work well with all levels of the Company and contract personnel to facilitate the accomplishment of project work. Must be able to process information and coordinate activities between various departments within Team Fishel.
• Able to recognize and evaluate risks, hazards, losses and prevent conflicts between activities while working in a fast-paced atmosphere with potentially moderate to high levels of stress.
• Candidate should have a willingness to learn new things and exhibit the Fishelosophy values of Respect, Honesty, Integrity, Honor, Commitment and Trust.
• Valid driver's license with clean background check and drug screening required.
• Travel should be expected and could be at short notice, and overnight travel is occasionally necessary.

Compensation shall be commensurate to the candidate's experience and determined during the interview process.

Team Fishel offers career advancement, competitive wages and an excellent benefit package, including health & life insurance, 401(k) and a profit sharing plan.