Job Summary:

The Vice President of Technical Services will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee activities in the Engineering department, ensuring the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the company. Will also advise the ownership and senior ledership of the company on matters pertaining to Current and future Assets.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains management staff in the department.

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department and intervenes where needed.

• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations of the Engineering leadership team.

• Handles discipline and termination of engineering leadership in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees the preparation and final approval of project plans and supports the implementation thereof.

• Conducts or acquires cost analysis for development projects; prepares or delegates preparation of schedule of project completion dates.

• Ensures that projects are completed within budget and in an economical manner.

• Establishes and implements the strategic direction of the companies engineering and development initiatives.

• Collaborates with the companies executive leadership to develop and meet organizational goals while supplying expertise and guidance on projects, operations, and systems.

• Identifies, recommends, and implements new technologies and systems to improve organizational processes and decision-making.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements programs and procedures to control costs of utilities and energy for all businesses.

• Ensures that departmental decisions such as staffing, development, organization, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organizations business plan and vision.

• Establishes, communicates, and implements engineering and development policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent operations.

• Establishes and administers the departments budget.

• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in engineering and development related to the organizations industry.

• Negotiates cost-effective contracts for the organization; coordinates and implements contractors work, and resolves any disputes over labor, scheduling, or payments.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering required; MBA preferred.

• At least ten years of related experience required.