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Transmission Department Manager - Southeast Region
Transmission Department Manager - Southeast RegionMSR Technology Group • Charlotte, NC, US
Transmission Department Manager - Southeast Region

Transmission Department Manager - Southeast Region

MSR Technology Group • Charlotte, NC, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Transmission Department Manager – Southeast Region

Locations : Charlotte, NC, Chattanooga, TN, Atlanta, GA

Travel : Yes, up to 25%

The Transmission Department Manager will lead a high performing team of engineers and designers, oversee project execution, and contribute to strategic growth initiatives across the Southeast region.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership & Development

  • Recruit, mentor, and manage engineering and design staff.
  • Partner with HR and Recruiting to onboard new hires, interns, and transfers.
  • Guide team members in career development and progression.
  • Conduct performance reviews and create development plans.
  • Identify and implement training programs.
  • Foster a culture of safety, ownership, innovation, and teamwork.

Project Execution & Technical Excellence

  • Act as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects.
  • Monitor project performance and ensure quality, schedule, and budget targets are met.
  • Promote adoption of innovative tools and workflows.
  • Support proposal development and QA / QC efforts.
  • Align project staffing and technical direction across teams.

    • Strategic Planning & Business Growth

  • Contribute to regional strategic planning, including SWOT analysis and vision development.
  • Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to pursue new opportunities.
  • Represent the organization at industry events and conferences.
  • Promote diversity, innovation, and process improvement initiatives.

    • Cross-Regional & Organizational Alignment

  • Share best practices across regions and support global objectives.
  • Align standards, tools, and initiatives across offices.
  • Coordinate global engineering resources for consistent delivery.
  • Assist in resource planning and work assignments.

    • Operational & Quality Oversight

  • Ensure compliance with quality management systems.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts in project delivery.
  • Provide input on project management systems.
  • Support development of specialized offerings such as EPC and program management.

    • Qualifications

    Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or related field.
  • Minimum 7 years of consulting experience in transmission and distribution.
  • Proven leadership experience in engineering or technical environments.
  • Strong mentoring and performance development skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
  • Demonstrated financial success in project delivery.

    • Preferred

  • 10+ years of industry experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) and / or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Experience with tools like EcoSys, Microsoft Project, PowerBI.
  • Background in business development and client engagement.
  • Experience in multi-office, matrixed organizations.
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