Assistant Department Manager - Transmission

Our client, a leader in the engineering sector, is seeking an Assistant Department Manager - Transmission to join their team in Minneapolis on a permanent basis. This role involves managerial responsibilities in addition to normal transmission design engineering duties, focusing on the leadership and development of a team within the Transmission Department of the T&D Global Practice. Key Responsibilities: Advocate for safety within the department. Foster a culture based on principles of quality, diversity, and inclusion. Recruit, develop, train, and retain interns and engineers. Use creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in problem-solving. Coordinate team and mentor assignments efficiently and cost-effectively. Review employee performance and conduct development meetings. Identify training needs and develop training programs in collaboration with other departments. Assist with developing and maintaining client relationships. Responsible for fostering a healthy employee-owner culture within the team. Assist in developing business initiatives to improve profitability and efficiencies. Develop and foster an innovative culture that leverages tools, technology, and processes for continuous improvement. Provide input on productivity goals, budgets, and quality enhancement. Approve timecards and ensure billable time goals are met. Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, environmental science, construction management or a related field from an accredited programme. Experience in transmission and design within an engineering context. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in giving and receiving performance feedback. Proficiency with tools and technology such as Office 365 applications, Pivot Tables, and Data Models is advantageous. Ability to influence, lead, and manage change thoughtfully and positively. Professional Engineering licence is preferred. Benefits: Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Professional development and training opportunities. Employee benefits package. If you are an experienced professional looking to take the next step in your career and play a crucial role in the Transmission Department, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and forward-thinking team in Minneapolis. #J-18808-Ljbffr