Org Manager, Power

GFT is seeking an Org Manager, Power to join our Power Business Group! This role would report to Chicago, IL.

Joining the power team at GFT means engaging in cutting-edge projects that drive the future of energy infrastructure. Our team excels in providing solutions for power transmission, distribution, and renewable energy, utilizing advanced technologies and creative problem-solving to meet today's diverse energy needs. Be part of a dynamic group dedicated to enhancing system reliability, sustainability, and efficiency while shaping the energy landscape for a resilient and sustainable future . Discover some of our signature power and energy projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:

As an Organization Manager- Power,you will lead and oversee diverse project teams and designs, serving as a subject matter expert in Civil or Electrical engineering. You will navigate the complexities of medium to high voltage substation designs while leading project discussions with clients and internal teams. Additionally, you will provide strategic input to the leadership team, ensuring alignment with project goals.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead and manage multiple Groups and their respective leaders, ensuring consistent execution of projects and services.
• Align organizational goals with project delivery strategies, resource allocation, and client expectations.
• Monitor performance metrics and KPIs to ensure quality, efficiency, and profitability.
• Participates in the development of project design concepts and criteria and researches large or complex project elements
• Has responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating large or complex project assignments
• Acts as technical specialist in the development of multiple discipline proposals
• May act in the capacity of Project Manager, Client Manager or Proposal Manager
• Provides QA/QC reviews
• Supervises a staff of technical professionals and other technical specialists (minimum 24 reports).
• Responsible for working closely with clients for client satisfaction as well as business development purposes

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, science, or related field
• Master's degree in engineering, architecture, science, or related field is preferred
• Professional licensure and/or registration or appropriate certifications and ability to obtain in multiple jurisdictions
• Organizational performance and understanding of common metrics, including NLM, revenue factor, Days-Sales-Outstanding (Work In Progress, Accounts Receivable), and Revenue calculations
• Sales pipeline and bookings experience
• Management of staff utilization for your organization

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $180,000 - $240,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• In-person work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Chicago, IL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time