Discipline Manager-Engineering (Gas)

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Woodridge, IL(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Auditing, Billing, Budget Management, Business Growth, Business Skills, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting), Career Counseling, Coaching, Communication Skills, Consulting, Contract Analysis, Contract Approval, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Contract Review, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Engineering Management, Entrepreneurship, Fiduciary, Forecasting, Gas Engineering, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Natural Gas, People Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Production Systems, Professional Engineer, Project Execution, Project Management Professional (PMP), Proposal Writing, Resource Utilization, Risk Management, Sales Management, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Woodridge, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title: Discipline Manager  

Location: Remote (with capability to work effectively in a remote setting)  

Hire Type: Direct Hire 

Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 (BOE)


Must have Skill Set: Strong technical knowledge of Natural Gas Design and related Codes, Consulting background/knowledge of consulting practices and KPIs, and capability to work independently in a remote setting.  


Overview:

The Discipline Manager is responsible for managing key client natural gas projects, acting as the primary internal and external contact for program work of varying sizes. This leadership role focuses on executing projects on time, within budget, and according to strict company and client quality and technical expectations. Additionally, the role drives business growth by maintaining relationships with existing clients to organically expand the project base, while actively engaging new and potential clients to increase market reach.  


Job Duties: 
  • People Leadership: Provide transparent and timely performance feedback, coordinate training and development, mentor and coach staff, and conduct Career Development Discussions for direct reports.  

  • Project Execution: Ensure quality completion of projects, conduct random quality audits, provide technical guidance in coordination with technical leads, and provide risk mitigation planning and project guidance to drive efficiency.  

  • Fiduciary Tracking & Reporting: Track and report on resource utilization, allowable vs. actual hours, internal/external OTD (On-Time Delivery), project performance, and individual KPIs while managing and adjusting budgetary objectives based on analytical data.  

  • Client & Vendor Relations: Conduct regular check-ins with internal and external clients, maintain excellent customer service standards, anticipate workload changes based on client feedback, and organically grow the existing project base.  

  • Resource Planning & Financials: Review, approve, and audit invoices as needed; serve as a resource for invoicing questions; track resource utilization; and work with internal stakeholders and the Managing Director to assemble project teams.  

  • Contracts & Proposals: Coordinate contract reviews and approvals, interpret contract requirements throughout project execution, and support proposal preparation by writing project approaches, compiling sample experience, pricing for the discipline, and building org charts.  


Qualifications:

Required Education & Experience (Must meet one of the following discipline paths):

  

  • Engineering Path: Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Engineering, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license (or currently in the process of obtaining licensure).  

  • Drafting/Design Path: CADD Certification and a strong understanding of all operating CAD platforms.  

  • PMO Path: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate, prior experience effectively forecasting resource needs, and prior experience with the approval of sub-contractor and project vendor invoices.  


Required Skills & Abilities:

  • Deep understanding of consulting KPIs, consulting practices, and business acumen.  

  • Strong technical knowledge of Natural Gas Design, related Codes, and the specific discipline you lead.  

  • Entrepreneurial mindset, strong work ethic, sense of urgency, self-driven motivation, and a desire to work in a fast-paced production environment.  

  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills.  

  • Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote setting.  


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  



Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com