Studio Manager, Electrical Engineering

As a Studio Manager you will be responsible for the overall business success of the Electrical Engineering studio. You will manage staffing levels to ensure resources are available for projects at the right time. You will also review project work within the Electrical Engineering studio for technical excellence, on time delivery and financial success. You will contribute to the office’s annual operating budget, based on the Studio’s revenue forecasts and growth objectives. You will report on their results on a regular basis to senior management and make adjustments throughout the year as necessary. As a Studio Manager, you will lead by example, provide mentorship to staff and have administrative and HR duties to perform on your staff’s behalf. You will also be in involved in billable project activities where required to optimize full use of their time.You Will Make an Impact by
Client ManagementParticipating in business development through personal and new client contacts;
may provide input to proposals and presentationsMonitoring level of service given to clients;
analyzing trends and making changes as required to ensure exemplary deliveryProject ManagementLeading planning and scheduling of all Studio projects to prioritize activities and allocating resources consistent with project needs and objectivesAssisting or determining project budgets, work plans and deliverables to fully plan project executionParticipating in monthly project reviews to analyze performance, profitability and riskProject DeliveryAttending meetings with project managers as necessary and liaising with various stakeholders to determine project criteria, deliver presentations, coordinate resources and provide information as requestedSharing expert knowledge of current design techniques, building systems, code analysis and construction methodologies to improve the skills of the Transportation studio and to ensure they are implemented on project workRoutinely reviewing work for general conformance to design, technical and quality requirementsOperationsDeveloping, implementing and managing an annual operating plan for own Studio;
reviewing and updating plan on a monthly basis;
strategizing and modifying plan moving forward to suit changing conditionsBalancing project workloads with requirements to ensure the financial health of the StudioStaff ManagementOverseeing workloads and providing staff supervision to ensure that work is done accurately, efficiently and complies with policies, procedures and standards as well as best working practicesReviewing safety requirements for field work and ensuring that staff are trained in accordance with local health and safety regulationsTaking responsibility for succession planning within own areaConducting annual bonus and salary reviews for all direct reports;
analyzing and making recommendations for all staff within the Studio in accordance with the budget, and making recommendations for promotions, where appropriateEncouraging productivity, innovation, teamwork, and a high level of professionalism within own discipline;
leading by exampleYou Will Bring to the Team
Have successfully completed related post-secondary educationKnowledge inArchitectural design and presentation;
intermediate M&E, structural building systems, permit and building codesTechnically advanced in architectural or engineering systems and designRegistered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset10+ years of prior experience in a supervisory/leadership roleManaging engineering staffWe are:
The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering company, you will collaborate with talented professionals on projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK.At NORR we are committed to innovation, advancing sustainable design and helping our clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future. We invest in our employees by fostering continuous learning, encouraging innovative thinking, and creating opportunities to solve complex challenges, grow professionally and build meaningful careers.The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as education, experience, internal equity and skills.
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