Job Location: Sioux Falls, SD

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Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI), is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, environmental and technology solutions consulting firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest.  Having been in business since 1968, we have provided outstanding client service and effectively managed our business strategy resulting in sustained growth.  Our commitment continues to be meeting our client needs and providing a productive and fun atmosphere for our employees.

As a progressive firm, we are seeking team members who have a passion for growth and innovation.  At HEI, we empower team members to foster professional development and maximize your potential. The challenge and opportunity you seek can be found at Houston Engineering!

HEI is continuously seeking talented candidates who support our firm’s core values: client-focused, committed to excellence and quality, and striving to be the ideal team player.

Supervises: Project Managers, Office Supervisors, Office Business Development Manager (if assigned), Office Business Sector/Division Leaders

Position requirements: Must be driven to proactively improve the day to day operations, production, services, quality and efficiencies of the office. Should be client service and staff oriented. Must be driven to continually and proactively improve the office's position across operational and financial measures.

Summary description of duties and responsibilities:  In general, improves the office’s performance and long term sustainability. Overall mission is to make sure the office thrives, improve efficiencies, improves quality, improves services and maintains profitability for the success of the office and in turn company. 

• Oversees, monitors staffing, resources, Business Development, opportunities and reports on office operations.
• Identifies and resolves existing and potential operational and performance deficiencies.
• Assists other offices in cross office work share or needed resources if possible.  
• Anticipates and tracks staffing needs of the office identifying peaks and valleys.
• Responsible for the company/office enforcement of product standards and procedures (i.e. Drawings, ACAD, Plans, Reports, Specifications, QA/QC procedures, policies, time sheet, accounting standards…)
• Assists Project Managers/Supervisors in staffing, resources and project needs.
• Supports the Project Managers in their budget responsibilities, invoicing, and staff management.
• Promotes, supports, and monitors effective Project Management practices and training.
• Establishes PM expectations of project performance (i.e. Deadlines, coordination, WIP/AR, Profitability…), including client satisfaction levels.
• Establishes consistent expectations and responsibilities of all Project Managers
• Develops and implement office business/market plans and budgets.
• Establishes and monitors individual performance goals
• Serves as a liaison between Corporate and office staff to facilitate operations and communication between the two.
• Grow and expand transportation services and clients in the state.
• Effectively lead and manage activities and people on specific projects.
• Prepare or oversee detailed engineering analyses, schedules, technical reports, etc.
• Interface with CAD designers, other engineers and subcontractors.  
• Supervises and manages Administrative staff in the office
• Supports, encourages and troubleshoots intra-office relationships and cooperation

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, Bioproducts and Biosystem Engineering, or related Engineering field.
• Professional Engineer license in the applicable state you work
• Ten or more years of professional experience, with a minimum of three in a management level/office manager or similar
• 8+ years of experience in the design and construction of state DOT and county highway projects preferred.
• Exceptional skills in team leadership, coordination, and support.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding annual personal performance goals (i.e. leads by example)
• Track record of successful staff integration and team building at multiple levels of management.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with groups both internally and externally.
• Ability to research, analyze, and present office and individual financial performance measures.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; authorization to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future required.

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, significant annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the PB 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

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