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Form of workJacobs Telecommunication has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of wireless communication infrastructure for over 40 years. Engineering News-Record has ranked Jacobs No. 1 in its list of Top 500 Design Firms again in 2023 for a sixth consecutive year! We specialize in everything from network development to complete telecom life cycle solutions. While the wireless world is ever changing, the demand for innovative technology and long-term support services remains constant. These services include site acquisition, design, and construction, to full operations, maintenance, and deconstruction.
Our ever-growing Telecommunications group in Philadelphia PA is expanding. As one of the key members of the design team, the Engineering Director is a key role supporting the delivery of key projects within the Telecommunications Group.
Engineering Directors are accountable for day-to-day engineering/technical delivery of work on specific projects. They support the technical interface between the Project and the engineering disciplines and provides direction/guidance/support to the disciplines as required.
The Engineering Director is responsible for ensuring that there is a clear understanding of the project remit, the scope is well-defined and that the budget for each activity to be carried out by the engineering discipline. You will ensure that there is appropriate dialogue between the disciplines during the project life, and, where necessary, between the different offices involved in the project.
The Engineering Director will also monitor the outputs from the disciplines to ensure that they cover all aspects of each project and are consistent with each other.
Allocation of work:
Maintain a master schedule to allocate resources on their projects and bids
Provide integrated teams for project delivery that aligns with competency requirements and minimizes office interface
Liaise with other Engineering Managers for additional resources and with the applicable Head of Discipline for supply chain where necessary
Through liaison with the Heads of Discipline, seek assurance that the Task Manager is allocated to any project or bid has the appropriate expertise and experience for the role
Liaise with the Project Manager to ensure that the office has sufficient resources to support the project
Project Management and Engineering Interface:
Champion the consistent use of Jacobs delivery tools/processes which ensure that all parties have an agreed understanding of the project and their part within it
Bid Strategy, Interactive Planning, Design Input Statement, Inter-office Work Agreements, and output from Client Expectation Surveys, Client Satisfactions Surveys, and (where appropriate) feedback against KPIs
Excellence in engineering delivery:
Champion a culture of getting it right first time
Support the HoDs to drive efficient design - making use of a database of standard solutions
Support the HoDs through DRNs analysis etc to identify where training, recruitment etc is needed
Support the HoDs and Head of Engineering is ensuring a consistent approach to engineering delivery across all disciplines / offices
Sales:
Provide engineering input into bids and the development of momentum work on active project.
Engineering Approvals / Acceptance office analysis:
Drive continual improvement of our deliverables by using the DRN analysis and other Client feedback to track positive and negative trends from previous months stats
Implement improvement measures and share good practice as applicable
On a day-to-day basis, be aware of delivery commitments made by each of the disciplines in the office, the issues which could adversely impact delivery, and take appropriate action to address delivery issues as necessary
Ensure that the Market Director and Project Manager is kept informed on delivery progress
Jacobs health and welfare benefit are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave. Salary offer is geographic dependent.
Bachelor's or master's Degree (BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng) or equivalent Degrees
Experience in multidiscipline design/design management
Knowledge of Wireless Telecommunications Infrastructure and ability to lead and guide others in implementation of Telecommunications standards
Knowledge of jurisdictional codes are local requirements in CA, AZ, NM, MN, IW, NB, NY/NYC, NJ, MD, VA, WV, PA
Ability to undertake Engineering Manager (Contractors Engineering Manager) role on Telecommunications Projects
5 Years leading engineering teams on commercial Wireless Telecommunications Projects
Must be able to work for any US employer without Visa sponsorship required, now or in the future.
Desirable:
East Pennsylvania local candidate highly preferred
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Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting to 20 pounds. Hand manipulation is required for grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, as well as below the shoulder for same.
