Engineering Director – West Palm Beach, Florida

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Engineering Director to join our Building & Construction team in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Building Products with our Building and Construction team.

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Engineering Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of multiple teams of project engineers, senior project engineers and P.E.s including managing the operational budget and assisting with the development and direction of strategic plans and growth initiatives. 

Our engineering group is an essential part of our global certification team as it develops testing, evaluation and certification solutions for our building products customers globally. 

Additionally, the Engineering Director will be responsible for industry engagement and participation at technical committees and industry associations

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you’ll do:

Manage and direct personnel in the assigned evaluation services teams performing product evaluations for building products in support of product certificationManage our Code Compliance Research Report ProgramDevelop our Evaluation Services offering in CanadaProvide technical guidance to our engineers globally and ensure compliance with SOPsManage budgeted costs and exceed monthly production/revenue and profit goalsAssess, monitor, report, and improve on lab productivityIdentify and develop processes to enhance and maximize efficiencies and margin/expenseCoordinate with other working groups (laboratories, certification team, etc) to effectively reach and exceed targeted goals and manage customers and project expectationsMentor and develop staff by setting appropriate goals and objectivesMaintain facility assets in accordance with Intertek Safety, Health, Quality and Compliance PoliciesAttend technical trade or association meetings andServe as a technical resource to employees and clientsMake recommendations on improvements to operational processes to maximum efficienciesInteract with clients, accreditors and/or Authority Having JurisdictionProvide support to engineering and salesMake business recommendations on capital expenditures and other initiativesPromote new business opportunitiesPerform other work as required such as Project reviews.Perform billable projects

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties. 

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

College Degree in engineering and/or business administration. Minimum of 12 years technical management experience in an engineering environment, preferably within a testing, certification, product development laboratory or engineering/code compliance firmMinimum of 12 years general management experience, including supervision of staffPrior experience of managing multiple teams in multiple locations across the US/countriesPrior experience managing a budgetExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent leadership and team building skillsMust be self motivated and assertiveMust be able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environmentPublic speakingMicrosoft Office software expertiseAbility to travel as business needs dictate

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

P.E and Masters preferred

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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