Vice President

Delta Oaks Group

Vice President

Morrisville, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About Delta Oaks Group

    Delta Oaks Group is a multi-discipline Engineering and Inspections firm focusing on civil infrastructure in the telecommunications, energy, utility, and commercial industries. We are founded on the core belief that the Company’s success is only achieved through focusing on the two most important assets of the technical service business: our clients and our employees.

    As a leader in exceptional technical service, we aim to employ unique talent that possesses the willingness and ability to seek and comprehend our clients’ needs while consistently exhibiting unrelenting attention to detail and a desire to settle for nothing but the best. This philosophy is coupled with our commitment to providing superior client service founded on unmatched client responsiveness, transparency, and client-tailored managerial systems and communication protocols.

    If you are an aspiring or current executive seeking an exciting opportunity to elevate your career by leading the furthered development of an A&E/Civil Engineering group with an established and consistent client base, a team of talented engineers, supporting operational and production processes and proven deliverables, please review the details below and consider applying.

    Vice President

    Delta Oaks Group is seeking an extremely talented, growth-oriented leader to guide our next phase of growth. The Vice President role is critical for Delta Oaks Group’s future, and we are seeking a candidate with a special combination of technical expertise, business development skills, and a passion for leadership and entrepreneurial growth. This role is ideally suited for an aspiring or current executive capable of using their experience, business acumen, management abilities, and industry contacts to guide a team of talented engineers to an expanded level of success.

    VP Responsibilities

    Accountable for the fiscal responsibility and sound financial management of their department through developing, recognizing, and implementing practices that increase revenues and decrease costs as well as driving revenue generation through client development and retention.

    Evaluate existing workflows and processes and determine which require documentation, cross-training, redesign, or automation.

    Maximize utilization of existing resources, equipment, and personnel, as well as make recommendations for changes

    Lead the formulation and implementation of the strategic plan that guides the direction of the department, including accountability for financial performance and implementation of strategic initiatives

    Reviews and tracks departmental financial performance and budgets, including the communication and resolution of significant variances as well as the authorization of budget expenditures

    Recruiting, managing, and retaining department personnel, including ensuring that their team has the right processes and tools to be successful

    Manage department personnel and leads them to success through the implementation of innovative and efficient procedures and processes

    Perform quality inspection of department deliverables, providing coaching/training to teams as necessary to improve delivered product

    Work with project coordinator(s) to proactively track project schedules, taking action as schedule expectations dictate

    Contributing to the sales and profitability requirements of the business through strategic business development

    Develops client relationships, client retention practices, and grows/develops/maintains revenue streams

    Interacting with top priority clients on various issues

    Maintaining awareness of both the external and internal competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, and new industry developments and standards

    The selected individual will be expected to have a thorough understanding of civil engineering services, particularly in the telecommunications, fiber, and utilities industry, including how they contribute to and affect the successful delivery of a turn-key end product from both a technical and scheduling standpoint. Due to the nature and limited timelines of most projects, the selected candidate must be willing and capable of exhibiting the work ethic, interpersonal communication, and sociability skills to succeed in a fast paced environment where timely, professional and effective communication with co-workers, clients and strategic partners is paramount.

    Computer Software Experience

    In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and advanced Excel functions is required

    Experience with computer drafting software, AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D, is a plus.

    Experience/Minimum Requirements

    Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience and demonstrated proficiency in the civil engineering field, focusing on site development, earthwork, drainage, and/or utilities, and site acquisition

    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in business development and client relations

    Demonstrated experience in leading organizational change

    Experience managing site development projects at a holistic level is required

    Experience designing all aspects (grading, stormwater, utilities, erosion control, infrastructure layout, etc.) of civil site development is required

    Experience in the telecommunications field is strongly preferred

    o If candidate does not have experience in the telecommunications industry, candidate should have experience in energy or other utility related industries and possess the ability to develop a business line in those verticals

    Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client and strategic partner relationships

    Culture

    Delta Oaks Group is founded on the principle of delivering unparalleled client service and providing its employees an exceptional work environment. We strongly believe that these two principles are not separable and are only accomplished through hard work, honesty, and treating others with respect. We are seeking individuals that share those same values.

    Educational Requirements

    Bachelor of Science in Civil or related engineering field from an ABET accredited institution.

    Travel Requirement

    Yes, 50% expected travel, or as business dictates