Energy & Utility Consulting Director Description The Utility Consulting Director is responsible for the successful sale and execution of management and advisory consulting engagements. This role requires subject matter expertise in at least one of the following service areas:
Transmission Planning
Grid Modernization & Distribution Planning
Resource Planning & Market Assessment
Financial Analysis & Rates
Utility Investment Planning
Renewable Energy
Energy Asset Advisory
Zero Emissions Transportation
The Director will manage and provide expertise and professional development to a team of consultants and analysts in managing project quality schedule cost control contracts subcontracts proposals estimates and client relations. The Director will ensure client satisfaction through commitment dedication integrity and outstanding service. The Utility Consulting Director displays leadership through example and is confident and willing to take it to the next level. What Youll Do:
Youll organize and direct consulting projects including the overall pursuit negotiation execution cost schedule and quality of deliverables.
Youll facilitate workshop sessions with senior-level client teams to understand client requirements uncover needs and develop action plans.
Youre a strategic thinker and anticipate client problems. Youll provide innovative and impactful solutions.
Your communication and planning skills are vital to keeping everyone on the same page with project personnels needs and department management. Youll liaise with internal and external subject matter experts to pursue and deliver consulting projects. Youre often the first point of contact for all project-related communications and clients.
Youll compile distribute and present status reports including project progress schedule cost and budget impacts to internal and external stakeholders.
Youre a curious seeker passionate about personal and professional growth and willing to take strategic risks.
Youll establish project teams coordinate activities amongst multiple disciplines and ensure the efficient cost-effective utilization of staff. Youll provide performance feedback to personnel managers for project team members as appropriate. Youll develop and contribute to training curricula and materials for consultants and analysts. You thrive on diverse perspectives opinions and experiences.
Youll be accountable for delivering third-party vendors and subcontractors including contracts scope schedule and budget. Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
Youre a tenacious problem solver energized by new untried and unique challenges. You leverage the latest tools technologies and best practices to create action and traction in the face of ambiguity. Youll ensure prime contract subcontractor and supplier invoicing is processed promptly in alignment with agreements. Youll provide managerial direction and work assignments to consultants and analysts.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering business or a related degree from an accredited program. MBA preferred.
Minimum of 13 years of relevant consulting experience.
Excellent business acumen with proven success managing consulting engagements.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets quickly and efficiently.
Ability to uncover customer needs develop recommendations and deliver them persuasively.
Expert facilitation collaboration organization and problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of financial concepts.
Excellent planning and analytical skills.
Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees management and clients.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans Primary Location :US-CA-Brea Other Locations :US-CA-San Diego US-CA-Walnut Creek US-CA-Los Angeles Travel :Yes 25 % of the Time
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