Area Manager - Engineering Services

At Clark Dietz, we're more than an engineering firm. We're employee-owners committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. As an ENR Top 500 design firm with offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, we provide transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering services that make a lasting impact.

Position Overview

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to join our firm as Area Manager for Central Indiana based out of our Indianapolis office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing projects, technical staff, and business development for a variety of public sector infrastructure projects including Transportation, Structures, Civil/Environmental, MEP and Construction. A deep understanding of the Indiana market and the ability lead multiple teams to meet the Area’s goals is crucial for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the business operations for the Area including project performance, sales, and staffing across multiple technical teams and project delivery types.
• Collaborates with Project Managers, BD and Marketing to identify opportunities and develop pursuit strategies to build client relationships, win projects and team with other firms and sub-consultants.
• Develops and manages the workload forecast for the Area and ensures that utilization and financial metrics for the Area are achieved.
• Actively collaborates with other Areas and Regions for work sharing and multi-discipline project pursuits.
• Works with Team Leaders and Project Managers to ensure that projects meet contract requirements and financial performance goals. Assists with developing corrective action plans as needed.
• Ensures that QA/QC, billing, and invoicing are done per company guidelines for all projects.
• Mentors Team Leaders and Project Managers and ensures that appropriate coaching and development activities are taking place for all staff in the Area.
• Provides input for staff promotions and the annual salary and bonus plans.
• Participates in professional organizations and events to advance the firm’s image and develop relationships with clients, prospects, and partners.
• Functions as office manager with responsibility for facility maintenance, leases, and local events.