Application deadline: 24 April 2024 - United States - Location: Oakland, CA - Infrastructure & Transportation

Associate Technical Director

Oakland

Regular, full-time

Hybrid

Do you want to join one of the leading consulting companies, creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide? Can you be a major Seller-Doer for the Company - positioning COWI as technical experts and leaders in the industry? And are you a demonstrated and recognized technical leader in the industry? Then, join us and we can be great together.

Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow
We are looking for an Associate Technical Director to join our team in North America. You will work closely with a team of experts working alongside our customers on some of North America's most significant projects.

Your key responsibilities as Associate Technical Director (Approximately 60%) will be to:

• Perform tasks on projects requiring a broad and/or deep knowledge in a field of expertise
• Develop and implements design best practices in areas of expertise
• Promote strategic initiatives as delegated by the VP
• Develop technical talent, including development and implementation of specialist training programs, identification of staff for advanced and/or specialized training, and mentoring of key staff in the specialized area of expertise
• Develop technical networks outside of COWI, including participation in technical conferences, publishing and presenting technical papers.

As a Project Manager (Approximately 25%), you will:

• Manage assigned projects; and
• Carry out project management activities in accordance with the Company Quality System including, but not be limited to project scheduling, resource management, project budget controls, and client sub-contractor management and interfacing.

As a BD Account Manager (Approximately 10%), you will:

• Provide leadership in business development and marketing activities for COWI including identifying, tracking, positioning, and pursuing project opportunities, and representing the Company in external settings including technical committees, conferences, seminars, professional bodies, and business groups
• Build and leverage a network of engineering and construction partners to position for transportation projects
• Be responsible for developing and maintaining relations with specified key clients.

As a part of the Regional Management Team, you will:

• Participate in periodic strategy meetings and contributes to the development and achievement of COWI NA and the COWI Group's strategic priorities; and
• Contribute to ensuring that COWI NA delivers and exceeds the budgeted financial performance.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
Like us, you believe that leadership growth comes from setting a clear and meaningful direction for your team and supporting them in taking ownership of their work. You always delegate responsibility and ensure an open and safe dialogue, and you coach your people to achieve their aspirations through constructive, fact-based feedback. Attracting and nurturing a diverse group of high-potential team members is at the top of your agenda, as is creating an inclusive, caring and trusting culture in your team.

On top of that, you will:

• Hold a formal education in structural engineering, an advanced degree, i.e., Ph.D. or M.Eng. is preferred
• Have 15+ years of previous related engineering, project management, and business development experience with an emphasis on design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of structures
• Have Professional Engineer status in CA, licenses in Canadian provinces and other US states considered an asset
• Actively participate in National and International professional societies
• Have experience and reputation with local clients such as various government organizations, local municipalities, contractors, and engineering partners.
• Comprehensive written and oral communication skills
• Know how to prepare proposals and review agreement terms
• Be able to work with staff located remotely and willing to travel predominantly in North America

A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity - and sometimes even our courage - to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:
Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

Some of our benefits include:

Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share | 5 weeks vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual fitness subsidy - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership | 401K contribution matching with generous company match | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events

Base compensation: $165K to $220K for Oakland location. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.

Got more questions?

Get to know us even better at our website, , where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Please click on this link for more information.

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