Senior Director - Generation Services

Job Description

GDS Associates, Inc. has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior Director - Generation Services in the Planning & Advisory business unit. This position is based out of the Marietta (Atlanta), GA office with remote options available. This role will provide the national oversight of a new Practice Area focused on Owner's Engineering, Commissioning, O&M and technical cost estimation (Generation Services). Liaison to other Practice Area leads regarding specific needs for business development and resourcing in cross-selling and new business opportunities.

General Responsibilities

• Independently acquire and manage a portfolio of clients.
• Define client needs and strategically deliver on those needs.
• Identify and develop new business.
• Manage project team(s) and oversee delivery of work products.
• Use specialized analytical skills to define and solve project related problems with respect to objectives, critical issues, and policy matters.
• Maintain profitability of the Practice Area projects, and build revenue toward target metrics.
• Leads cross functional teams to address complex problems.
• Directly manages other team members.
• Mentor team members regarding functional expertise.

Experience And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience related to the project team assignments of at least (20) twenty or more years.
• Possess strong business acumen.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Mentor and train employees within project team.
• Manage the workflow of project team/staff.
• Knowledge of company culture, procedures, and polices.
• Experience providing oversight to Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) providers in development of renewable, battery storage and gas-fired projects.
• Project management experience in an owner's engineer role.
• Technical experience with power projects a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of utility industry.
• High degree of mature judgement and foresight in planning, organizing, and executing complex programs.
• Ability to share knowledge with other team members.
• Ability to build and nurture client relationships.

GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship.

Work Authorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship.

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Job Benefits

Your Compensation and Benefits:

• Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
• Competitive Pay
• Excellent Health Insurance Benefits
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Keyword: Managing Director, generation, cost estimation, engineering, procurement, construction, battery storage, renewable, gas-fired projects