The Vice President of Engineering at ABS Consulting leads the growth and execution of a dynamic global operation that provides technical consulting services in the offshore, onshore, and marine markets. This is an exciting opportunity for anybody seeking a senior role in the Company. The VP of Engineering will drive results through collaboration and collective team efforts.

What You Will Do:

• Set and implement a vision for the organization to be on a trajectory with exceptional growth and sustainable margins over the next 3-5 years.
• Review and approve pricing for proposals and staffing of existing contracts.
• Forecast, analyze, and set monthly and annual financial performance budgets.
• Make final bid/no-bid decisions on capture opportunities with imperfect information in alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage international office operations and associated costs.
• Motivate and inspire a leadership team and staff to optimize their performance.
• Create an environment that spurns innovation and the development of new products, services, and solutions.
• Address employee relations issues in consultation with HR
• Create and deliver presentations for executive management and Board of Directors meetings.
• Prioritize objectives and implement strategies to achieve company initiatives as part of the leadership team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to win business and deliver on contractual commitments.
• Providing training and mentoring to leaders and staff
• Directly and indirectly manage staff with the goal of enhancing professional development and personal growth.
• Manage relationships with key clients while seeking ways to improve service delivery and maximize business performance.
• Develop relationships with new potential clients to generate business opportunities.
• Attend and lead meetings as the lead representative for ABS Consulting, providing our corporate capabilities and key discriminators to stakeholders.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field of study.
• 10+ years of work experience, with at least five (5) years in project management.
• Experience in the offshore, onshore, and marine industrial fields.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly proficient in PC skills, including Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and financial modeling.
• Fast thinker, quick learner, and team player.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills consistent with a client group, including senior managers and executives.
• Attentive to details.
• Ability to manage highly confidential material.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, with the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strategic vision with the ability to execute and perform tactical duties.
• Impeccable judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiating skills.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.

Reporting Relationships:

This person would report to a senior level Vice President and has direct reports.

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

Equal Opportunity

The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs