Enterprise Infrastructure Manager jobs in Trenton, NJ

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is looking for an experienced Operations Manager - Design and Construction to join our Trenton, NJ Team!  We are a leading engineering firm known for quality and responsiveness and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil Engineering firm.  The Operations Manager has responsibilities for leading the office by developing and building a highly motivated team while overseeing the delivery of a diverse projects' portfolio consisting of design and construction inspection services. This position will cultivate existing client relationships and lead the pursuit and securing of opportunities with various new public and private clients in alignment with the current strategic business plan.  Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity!

Key Role Requirements

This position will provide office leadership, project delivery oversight, operational management, and business planning in close partnership with IEI's senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will bring established relationships with market clients and communities in various sectors and levels to identify and secure new work. The Operations Manager will use their substantial project and program management skills to hire, mentor, and grow an excellent team and conduct and oversee the work. This position, amongst many other duties, will develop and monitor workload, staffing, and budget projections and be responsible for the overall performance and productivity of the office.

What You'll Do

• Oversees and directs all disciplines to ensure delivery of all project elements (plans, specs, permits, reports, etc.) are technically accurate.
• Ensures all projects comply with Quality Control guidelines to improve overall quality and accuracy.
• Ensures the project delivery team secures executed contracts, Notice to Proceed, and Subconsultant Agreements before the inception of project services. 
• Ensures the project delivery team safeguards the firm's exposure against risks associated with scope and scope creep, fees, and schedule by monitoring them and promptly communicating deviations to the clients.
• Ensures the project delivery team monitors clients' project delivery goals and proactively identifies issues and obstacles which may compromise or influence the achievement of such goals.
• Oversees and directs contract negotiations with clients in developing scope, fees, and schedule.
• Manages technical staff within the office and coordinates with other office leaders in assigning and securing required technical and other tangible resources for project delivery.
• Develops forecasts for staffing needs compared to available capacity locally and firm-wide. 
• Regularly coordinates and updates the Executive Vice President regarding the performance of the office.
• Actively supervises design and inspection to ensure IEI policies and procedures are adhered to and works closely with Human Resources on all aspects of the employee life cycle.
• Works closely with the Vice President of Operations and EVP in assigning and securing required technical and other tangible resources for project delivery.

To Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited four‐year college or university or approved equivalent.
• Typically possesses 10 years of experience.
• Active registered Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer required. Additional registrations and accreditations (i.e., LEED AP, Certified Floodplain Manager, PTOE, etc.) are desired. Other licensure or registration (must require Continuing Education to remain active) may be considered in lieu of Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer licensure.

• Highly competitive salary; and Bonus opportunities
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Program
• 401K Program with Employer Match
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Appreciation Program
• IEI University
• An opportunity to learn and grow - Professional Development Program
• Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view
• You are welcome to be your authentic self 
• Philanthropic Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work outdoors in various weather conditions, possibly for an extended period of time, depending on the assignment type. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The noise level on the construction site is often loud and may require hearing protection.

IEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. 

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.