Group Lead

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Description

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Mesa seeks a Group Lead for our Transmission Line team with the following skills, knowledge and abilities :

• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems related to specialty area.
• Possess aptitude for developing a strong working relationship with Senior Management, other Department Managers, Group Leads, and staff.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess good interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and select team members for specific projects based on skill sets of individual staff members.
• Possess willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety requirements.
• Possess working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and software used for specific technical applications within the group.

Education / Experience / Licensure :

• Senior level engineering position requiring a four-year technical degree in engineering
• Minimum of 8 years progressively responsible experience.
• Professional Registration is desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Works under the direction of a Project Manager, Program Manager, Director, or VP.
• Responsible for the managerial and technical direction / supervision of a group comprised of engineers, designers and / or technicians.
• Establishes work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Establishes, promotes and assures quality on all projects and work performed by respective group.
• Assists Project / Program Managers in scoping / estimating projects and developing fee and scope proposals when required.
• Monitors project execution and schedules to ensure satisfactory schedule and budget performance.
• Performs technical oversight and coordinates checking / review of deliverables and other project documents.
• Follows up on construction issues with design staff to resolve problems and concerns in a timely manner.
• Determines staffing needs to accommodate present and forecast workload, work with the Human Resources to identify, evaluate potential candidates for open positions, interviews and evaluates candidates and make hiring recommendations.
• Responsible for selection, development, training and retention of engineers, designers, and drafters within the group.
• Identifies training needs for staff and budgets, plans, coordinates and conducts training as required.
• Evaluates work performance of personnel in conjunction with the Senior Management.
• Conducts group meetings with staff as required to communicate Business Unit and company objectives as required.
• Promotes a strong safety culture within group and ensures staff incorporates safe work practices into all activities.
• Assist Senior Management with budgeting for the department during annual budget preparation.
• Approves timesheets and authorizes overtime, vacation, and indirect / overhead activities.
• Works with Senior Management to identify methods to improve project execution, work processes, and procedures to continually improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Normal office environment with occasional field trips to plant sites requiring ability to walk and climb stairs or ladders in a plant or industrial environment occasionally requiring occasional overnight (or longer) stays.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group :

Motivations

Required

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help :

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

10-15 years :

Minimum of 8 years progressively responsible experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Prof Engineering (PE)