Director of Engineering

The Director of Engineering at CEM is a people-focused technical professional who provides technical direction and management guidance to the engineering team.

They proactively develop and maintain a team of high-performing engineers and designers, continually seeking innovative methods to improve team performance and project profitability.

The Director of Engineering is responsible for leading and managing a team of engineers as they develop, modify, and create solutions to our clients’ technical problems.

The Engineering Department has execution responsibility for all CEM engineering projects, including schedule, cost, and technical quality performance.

Core Functions

Talent

• Lead, guide, and empower a dynamic team of engineers and designers, ensuring they meet CEM’s professional standards for production and quality control, delivering services and products on-time and within budget.
• Recruit, cultivate, and retain talent aligned with CEM’s core values, fostering active engagement in client service. Implement training and mentorship programs for both direct reports and team members, ensuring continuous awareness of modern engineering techniques, practices, and technological advancements.
• Conduct comprehensive performance reviews and address internal performance issues promptly for efficient resolution.
• Collaborate with Managers and Project Directors to strategically assign team members to projects, optimizing outcomes for both CEM’s clients and team members.
• Deliver timely and constructive feedback to employees, emphasizing aspects that significantly impact performance and reinforcing CEM’s core values.

Engineering

• Spearhead the Engineering Department, steering the successful execution of all CEM Engineering projects within designated budget and schedule constraints.
• Formulate and implement comprehensive policies, standards, and calculation procedures to guide the engineering and technical activities conducted within the department.
• Conduct thorough reviews, approvals, or modifications of deliverables prior to issuance, ensuring adherence to required standards.
• Establish, curate, and enhance an internal database capturing lessons learned from technical, commercial, project management, and other insights garnered through CEM projects.
• Offer senior-level technical assistance to CEM projects and clients, enhancing value through extensive experience and expertise.
• Enforce compliance with CEM’s Quality Management System, ensuring all processes and procedures in the engineering department adhere to relevant codes and standards, are constructible, cost-effective, and prioritize safety.

Administration

Establish and fortify the Engineering Department, implementing a robust structure and acquiring top-tier talent to align with CEM's growth strategy.

Collaborate with the Senior Director of Operations on resource forecasting.

• Strategically plan, manage, and supervise daily functions, operations, and activities of the engineering team, aiming for continuous improvement in organizational productivity and customer focus.
• Coordinate with Project Directors to optimize resource allocation, ensuring proper staffing for all projects and adherence to scheduled progress.

Seek priority clarification from the Senior Director of Operations as needed.

• Actively participate in leadership meetings, offering valuable feedback and support to the Senior Director of Operations as necessary.
• Lead regular engineering team meetings with direct reports, fostering collaboration and communication within the department.
• Facilitate seamless coordination, in collaboration with the Discipline Managers and Project Directors. Ensure a logical sequence in the total engineering effort for all projects to minimize rework and address potential scheduling conflicts and problems.

Serve as a crucial liaison with engineers to streamline processes.

Reporting

Reports directly to the Senior Director of Operations

Key Results Areas

• CEM executes engineering activities with a steadfast commitment to safety, code compliance, and delivering optimal value to our clients.
• Our exceptional CEM talent is not just led, but expertly managed and held accountable, fostering the sustained growth of our business and ensuring an unwavering commitment to serving our clients over the long term.
19 days ago