Distribution Operations Supervisor

TRC Companies, Inc., a pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960's, is a national engineering and environmental consulting firm that provides integrated services to the energy, environmental and infrastructure markets. TRC serves a broad range of clients in industry and government, implementing complex projects from initial concept to delivery and operation.

TRC is hiring a Distribution Operations Supervisor. This position will be working within our Power Distribution Engineering team and a part of our growing Power Sector.  This Supervisor role will be responsible for our Lanham, MD market.

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for providing technical and administrative supervision of the Electric Distribution Design group. Provides Distribution Design support in areas of technical and managerial complexity. Performs billable work for clients within area of expertise. Serves as the lead interface for the group with other company departments, outside consultants, clients, contractors, suppliers, and others on technically related matters.

Overview of Duties:

• Supervise the electric utility distribution design efforts and provide support for Project Managers and others as appropriate. Responsible for teaming with and/or managing the efforts of consultants that may be involved in Distribution Design projects.
• Responsible for working with Project Management in preparing and coordinating proposals, schedules, and budget estimates for client activities. Assign and schedule work as required to meet client requirements, assuring the highest quality and most efficient use of resources.
• Responsible for managing the electric utility Distribution Design group to meet or exceed profitability and quality performing targets.
• Take a lead role in building the Distribution Design group by hiring employees, marketing services, and providing outstanding service to clients.
• Serve as a resource to the Company's business development contact person with clients and partners.
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to communicate and negotiate effectively with clients, agencies, and the general public.
• Responsible for complete and accurate record keeping of all work performed by the Distribution Design group.
• Responsible for Quality Assurance and Quality Control on all work performed by the Distribution Design group.
• Must have excellent PC skills with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and a working knowledge of CAD based programs.
• A strong knowledge and experience of electric utility distribution design and work management software is desired.
• Serve on industry committees and association groups as appropriate.
• Must be able to travel as necessary to support work.
• Administer company policies, salary administration, training, safety (both company and client), employee development, and performance evaluations for the employees of the Distribution Design group.
• Approve times sheets and expenses for direct reports.
• Achieve weekly billable goal as defined by the project guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager/Director as need.