General Manager & Principal Engineer
3 days ago
Amherst
Job DescriptionJob Title: General Manager & Principal EngineerLocation: Amherst, NYHire Type: Direct HirePay Range: $175,000 - $225,000 Work Type: Full-timeWork Model: OnsiteWork Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm (flexible) Nature & Scope:Positional OverviewThe Imagine Group is recruiting for a General Manager & Principal Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading national provider of business and technology solutions, specializing in engineering, IT and healthcare services in Buffalo, NY.In this role, you will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational management and financial performance of a particular division of the company. This includes overseeing delivery, managing client relationships, driving business development, and supervision of engineering staff. The General Manager ensures projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards while also fostering a culture of innovation, safety and continuous improvement. Role & Responsibility:Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success • Develop and execute transformation strategy: Create and implement a comprehensive plan to transition the firm from a primary focus on process engineering to offering a full range of engineering services, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil/structural, and project management capabilities., • Identify new service opportunities within existing core business and clients., • Promote engineering services for local and regional industrial and chemical sectors., • Strategic hiring and upskilling: Identify staffing and skill gaps necessary for the transition and develop a strategy to address them. This will involve coordinating with other engineering offices and recruiting experienced engineers from various disciplines and creating professional development programs to cross-train existing staff and build the firm's new capabilities., • Create and implement change management: Communicate the strategic vision and manage the organizational changes required for the transformation. Build a culture that embraces new challenges and fosters collaboration across different engineering disciplines., • Manage operational change: Establish the new internal processes, workflows, and procedures required for a full-service firm, such as integrating multi-disciplinary teams on projects and managing a broader scope of services., • Business Development & Client Relations, • Represent the firm's new capabilities: Act as the external face of the company. Represent its expanded capabilities to clients, industry groups, and at conferences to generate interest and new business., • Manage strategic partnerships: Identify and secure partnerships with other firms or contractors to augment capabilities during the transition phase, ensuring the firm can deliver on its new "full-service" promises., • Marketing and Sales: With sales staff direct identification of new market opportunities, grow the client base, and expand the firm's service offerings., • Trade Events and Outreach: With key engineering staff and sales team represent the firm in professional organizations, with clients, and at industry events to build and maintain positive relationships.Operational & Financial Leadership, • Strategic Planning: Develop and execute short-term and long-term strategic business plans to achieve company goals for growth, revenue, and profitability., • Budget and Financial Management: In coordination with the CFO and his team prepare and oversee departmental budgets, manage financial forecasting, and review profit and loss reports., • Project Contracting: Supervise and assist as needed Projects Managers and the Proposal Manager to manage contracts, prepare proposals and bids, and negotiate agreements with clients and partners. Team Leadership & People Development, • Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members to foster growth and improve performance., • Conduct performance reviews, set clear goals, manage resource allocation to maximize team efficiency, and promote professional development and cross-training to build a versatile engineering team., • Recruit, mentor, and cultivate a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork, high morale, and technical excellence. Technical & Quality Oversight • Maintain a deep understanding of the firm's technical services and industry trends to guide strategic decisions and drive innovation., • Direct and review engineering designs and changes, ensuring technical accuracy and soundness of methods used by staff., • Oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes for all project deliverables, ensuring the team's work complies with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety codes. Skills & ExperienceQualifications That Will Help You Thrive, • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related). Master’s degree in engineering management or an MBA is preferred., • Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in an engineering field, including 5-7 years in managerial or leadership roles with P&L responsibility., • Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is required, in addition to proven experience in managing engineering operations, project delivery, and resource allocation., • Demonstrated success in business unit leadership, client development, and organizational transformation., • Expert-level technical knowledge relevant to the firm's specific engineering services., • Proficiency with industry-standard software, such as computer-aided design (CAD) programs, project management software (e.g., MS Project)., • Strong analytical skills for evaluating technical information and complex problems.