What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transmission Department Manager - Southwest Region position at AKP Recruiting?
Transmission Department Manager - Southeast Region
1. People Leadership & Development
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and designers through effective recruitment, mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
- Collaborate with HR and Recruiting to attract top talent and oversee onboarding for all assigned staff (including interns, new graduates, transfers, and contract conversions).
- Guide employees in identifying and pursuing career paths within the T&D organization.
- Conduct annual performance reviews and create development plans as required.
- Identify training needs and implement targeted training programs in collaboration with T&D leadership.
- Champion a positive and inclusive culture rooted in safety, ownership, innovation, and teamwork.
2. Project Execution & Technical Excellence
- Serve as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects across the region and for our international teams.
- Monitor team performance on project execution and take corrective actions as needed to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets.
- Drive adoption of innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to enhance engineering efficiency and outcomes.
- Support proposal development and QA/QC efforts for key projects.
- Collaborate with regional and India leadership to align project staffing, resource planning, and technical direction.
3. Strategic Planning & Business Growth
- Contribute to the formulation and execution of the region’s strategic business plan, including SWOT analysis and vision development.
- Partner with Marketing, Account Management and Business Development teams to pursue new business, develop proposals, and support sales strategies.
- Participate in trade shows, conferences, and thought leadership to promote the firm’s capabilities.
- Promote diversity, innovation, and process improvement initiatives across the department.
4. Cross-Regional & Organizational Alignment
- Coordinate with other regional and national leaders to share best practices and support Global objectives.
- Facilitate alignment across T&D offices on standards, tools, and key initiatives.
- Support efforts to integrate global engineering resources and ensure consistent delivery.
- Assist in resource coordination and work assignment to ensure optimal project staffing.
5. Operational & Quality Oversight
- Ensure compliance with T&D Quality Management System and support internal QA/QC processes.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and consistency in project delivery.
- Provide input into selection and implementation of project management systems.
- Support development of specialized market offerings, including EPC and program management solutions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or a related field from an accredited program
- Minimum 7 years of consulting experience in transmission and distribution, with a focus on engineering design or project management
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience in an engineering or technical environment
- Experience in team mentoring and performance development
- Strong communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
- Record of financial success in project delivery
Preferred Qualifications
- 10 years of industry experience
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Experience working with EcoSys, Microsoft Project, PowerBI, and similar tools
- Experience in business development, including proposal writing and client engagement
- Prior experience in a multi-office, matrixed organizational structure
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Primary Location
: US-GA-Atlanta
Other Locations
: US-TN-Chattanooga, US-NC-Charlotte
Travel
: Yes, 25 % of the Time