[Remote] Engineering (Mech/Elec) Team Lead (35535)

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm that prioritizes a people-first culture. The Engineering Team Lead will be responsible for leading client teams, ensuring project delivery excellence, and managing team members while fostering collaboration and professional development.

Responsibilities

Fully responsible for leading client teams, which includes projects, programs and people, both within the firm and in its relationship with the client
Responsible for leading Designers and Professionals on a day-to-day basis and sets priorities within their group
Delivers high quality construction documents and project management to client(s)
Works with Sr. Team Leads, Executives and other Team Leads to ensure the company is working as a single enterprise
Possess strong financial understanding and be able to work with Sr. Team Lead/Executive to accurately state the financial performance of their client(s)
Works with Sr. Team Lead or Executives to determine team structure and talent needs
Participates in Marketing and Business Development in conjunction with Executives or Sr. Team Lead
Reports to either Sr. Team Lead or Executive and work with them to implement and guide their client(s) in direction as set by BOD and CEO/COO
Set budgets for their client(s) and projects and is responsible to the Sr. Team Lead/Executive for ensuring the client program(s) are profitable
Ensures high level Project Delivery Excellence to their client(s), ensures QA for their projects, and effectively communicates to their client(s), team, and management
Executes contract and/or review contracts for their client(s), as defined in the Contract Signing Protocol in the Knowledge Base
Works effectively with all team members on a project and strives to exemplify HFA culture, including our high level of collaboration
Supporting and using standard procedures and processes
Engagement, Training, and Management
Use 15five to engage with team: weekly check-ins, BSRs, 1 on 1s
Conduct or participate in team meetings on a regular basis
Work with P & C to create onboarding schedule
Responsible for training or delegation of training & overseeing progress of both new and current team members
Assign and track LinkedIn Learning paths
Communicate to Sr Team Lead or VP when WFA requests are submitted, or you are made aware of them(Access abroad, relocation, etc.)
Work with Sr Team Lead/VP to assess staffing/hiring needs for team based on projects and workload expectations
Actively participate in leadership groups/meetings
Communicate information from those meetings to team members
Supporting engagement efforts, training, and learning opportunities
Continually striving to model HFA Shared Values and encouraging team members to do the same
Supporting BIMbassador activities and team members
Provide input and approval for:
Work with Sr Team Lead/VP on providing monthly projections and progress reporting
Tracking progress and providing guidance on goals for team members
Submit/review/approve invoicing for clients and assist with follow-up for uncollected payments
Provide guidance and approval for team (travel requests, equipment upgrades, additional software, professional development/conference attendance, timesheet entries or corrections)
Communicate needs/change requests with appropriate administrative support teams via the Studio Changes Request form in the Knowledge Base (team structure changes, name changes, title changes, etc)
Create and revise business plans each year
Create, communicate, and implement Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) when needed
Communication – Intentional approach to communicating (not just about projects) with each member of your team on a regular basis, as well as effectively communicating with other leaders/teams across the company
Commitment to help your people defined as a belief, demonstrated in action, that they matter
Learn to listen, active listening
Share information, transparency
Frequent recognition of successes and treating mistakes as learning opportunities
Understand, accept, and work with others’ uniqueness
Set Clear Expectations and provide guidance on those when needed
Investment in developing your people – Providing support, guidance, and empowerment
Participation in Engaging Leadership course and coaching sessions

Skills

Fully responsible for leading client teams, which includes projects, programs and people, both within the firm and in its relationship with the client
Responsible for leading Designers and Professionals on a day-to-day basis and sets priorities within their group
Delivers high quality construction documents and project management to client(s)
Works with Sr. Team Leads, Executives and other Team Leads to ensure the company is working as a single enterprise
Possess strong financial understanding and be able to work with Sr. Team Lead/Executive to accurately state the financial performance of their client(s)
Works with Sr. Team Lead or Executives to determine team structure and talent needs
Participates in Marketing and Business Development in conjunction with Executives or Sr. Team Lead
Reports to either Sr. Team Lead or Executive and work with them to implement and guide their client(s) in direction as set by BOD and CEO/COO
Set budgets for their client(s) and projects and is responsible to the Sr. Team Lead/Executive for ensuring the client program(s) are profitable
Ensures high level Project Delivery Excellence to their client(s), ensures QA for their projects, and effectively communicates to their client(s), team, and management
Executes contract and/or review contracts for their client(s), as defined in the Contract Signing Protocol in the Knowledge Base
Works effectively with all team members on a project and strives to exemplify HFA culture, including our high level of collaboration
Supporting and using standard procedures and processes
Engagement, Training, and Management
Use 15five to engage with team: weekly check-ins, BSRs, 1 on 1s
Conduct or participate in team meetings on a regular basis
Work with P & C to create onboarding schedule
Responsible for training or delegation of training & overseeing progress of both new and current team members
Assign and track LinkedIn Learning paths
Communicate to Sr Team Lead or VP when WFA requests are submitted, or you are made aware of them(Access abroad, relocation, etc.)
Work with Sr Team Lead/VP to assess staffing/hiring needs for team based on projects and workload expectations
Actively participate in leadership groups/meetings
Communicate information from those meetings to team members
Supporting engagement efforts, training, and learning opportunities
Continually striving to model HFA Shared Values and encouraging team members to do the same
Supporting BIMbassador activities and team members
Provide input and approval for: Work with Sr Team Lead/VP on providing monthly projections and progress reporting
Tracking progress and providing guidance on goals for team members
Submit/review/approve invoicing for clients and assist with follow-up for uncollected payments
Provide guidance and approval for team (travel requests, equipment upgrades, additional software, professional development/conference attendance, timesheet entries or corrections)
Communicate needs/change requests with appropriate administrative support teams via the Studio Changes Request form in the Knowledge Base (team structure changes, name changes, title changes, etc)
Create and revise business plans each year
Create, communicate, and implement Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) when needed
Communication – Intentional approach to communicating (not just about projects) with each member of your team on a regular basis, as well as effectively communicating with other leaders/teams across the company
Commitment to help your people defined as a belief, demonstrated in action, that they matter
Learn to listen, active listening
Share information, transparency
Frequent recognition of successes and treating mistakes as learning opportunities
Understand, accept, and work with others' uniqueness
Set Clear Expectations and provide guidance on those when needed
Investment in developing your people – Providing support, guidance, and empowerment
Participation in Engaging Leadership course and coaching sessions
Management Requirements: 4+ staff and/or lead developing client(s)
Education Requirements: Undergraduate or Higher Education Preferred
Licensure Preferred

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
A 401(k) with company match
An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
A flexible work schedule
Professional development opportunities
Learning stipends to pursue professional growth
Recognize and reward our people for their amazing work

Company Overview

Founded in 1990, HFA is a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm specializing in delivering tailored design solutions for businesses of all sizes. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.hfa-ae.com/.

Company H1B Sponsorship

HFA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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