Director - Fire Protection or Industrial Process Safety Engineering

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. 

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Director of Fire Protection Engineering or Industrial Process Safety Engineering that will be responsible for leading a team of managers and technical contributors across one or more offices in the SouthCentral subregion performing a range of professional service lines.  The position has a strong focus on staff engagement and career development.  Key performance priorities include fostering an environment of inclusion to encourage recruitment and retention, innovation, technical excellence and a high-performing organization.  The individual must either already reside in the Houston, TX region, or is willing to relocate to the area.

Responsible for Managers, PM's and is a people leader of 7-20 people across multiple service lines while also providing services as an individual contributor. Strong focus on staff engagement and career development along with personal growth goals.

• Work with leadership team to promote a positive and healthy work culture. Foster a culture of acceptance and diversity in thought while keeping quality at the forefront. Keep staff informed of company initiatives and communications.
• Promote employee engagement and satisfaction by ensuring positive work environment, work-life balance, guidance towards career goals and interests, and competitive reward.
• Maintain strong project portfolio as a Project Manager leveraging relationships with clients and colleagues to deliver quality products, on time and within budget.
• Manage all aspects of the role through clear and thoughtful communication and assist team members in doing the same.
• Ensure business processes are implemented and recommend improvement for delivering of best-in-class service. Assist in recruiting and retaining top talent.
• Work with management team to develop and implement personnel and business growth strategies.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience and demonstrated successful history in performing technical consulting work and developing and cultivating client relationships.
• Minimum five years’ experience managing people.
• Experience in business processes including but not limited to writing proposals, invoicing, forecasting and project management.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills with the ability to deliver sales presentations to clients and to provide necessary communications to staff and leaders.
• Professional designation desirable but not required (i.e., Professional License) 
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.

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Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements

Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.