Jensen HughesRemote
Manager, Fire Protection Engineering
United States of America
Full Time
2 hours ago
$127,000 - $175,000 USD
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
LeadershipProject ManagementCommunication
About this role
Jensen Hughes is a leader in fire protection engineering, renowned for their expertise in safety and security solutions. The Manager role in San Diego involves leading a technical team, focusing on staff engagement and career development while ensuring client projects are executed effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment
- Keep team members informed and aligned with company priorities
- Support employee engagement through meaningful work, career development, and balance
- Build and maintain strong client relationships grounded in trust and delivery
- Ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, and within budget
- Coach team members on effective client communication and expectation management
- Participate in business development activities with support from regional leadership
- Lead and contribute to a variety of engineering design and consulting projects
- Ensure consistent application of best practices and continuous improvement
- Promote innovative thinking by leveraging diverse perspectives and experiences
- Maintain alignment with company standards, policies, and procedures
- Partner with leadership to execute regional and company strategy
- Support recruiting and retention of top talent
- Mentor and develop team members across technical, project management, and client-facing skills
- Identify growth opportunities within the service line and help expand team capabilities
- Lead a team of up to 8 professionals, including engineers and project managers
- Set clear expectations and provide regular, constructive feedback
- Coach team members using sound business judgment and industry knowledge
- Create an environment where individuals are supported in taking on new challenges
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in technical consulting with a track record of client relationship development
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong foundation in fire protection engineering principles
- Demonstrated leadership and team development experience
- Ability to balance project management responsibilities with people leadership
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or similar credential a plus