Our Client is an Atlanta based Engineering firm that has an immediate opening for a professional Architect to serve as Building Envelope Department Manager. The department consists of 10 engineers, architects, and technicians varying in experience from 1 to 20 years, and is additionally supported by several of the company’s senior management that work in the Atlanta location. The building envelope department performs and manages all work from the state of Georgia, as well other states in the Southeast.
The department manager is responsible for the overall management of the group, including planning, growth, profitability, cost control, employee development, quality control, and client relations. This position includes business development and collections activities. The primary focus of the position is client development, technical execution and project management of work related to Building Envelope services, both office and field activities, during the planning, design, and construction phases of projects.
Specifically, the position responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and executing reports and other client correspondence
• Providing oversight, QA/QC, analysis, laboratory testing and field services as required to meet our Clients’ expectations as projects advance
• Client consultation and maintenance
• Sales and marketing efforts to develop new business and growth of the company
• Preparation of proposals and contract documents
• Assistance to other company team members to promote the overall objectives of the company.

In this position, the candidate is expected to maintain an average utilization rate of 50% of hours worked. The candidate must be computer literate and possess management and financial skills.
Requirements:

• 10 years experience in the Building Envelope/Roofing/Structural world with 3 years experience in a managerial role
• Proven ability to train, mentor, supervise, identify, hire, and terminate employees.
• Professional Architecture or Engineering registration in Georgia, or the ability to secure such within 6 months is preferred, but not required.