Vice President, Engineering at Crowley Personnel LLC in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

As a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company, Crowley provides services to 36 nations and island territories. Our purpose is to bravely advance what's possible to elevate people and planet, with our core values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive guiding everything we do.

By expanding and innovating our services, we have expanded our footprint in services within the Logistics, Land Transportation, Shipping, Wind and Fuel industries. Crowley and its affiliated companies have generated more than $3.5 billion in annual revenue through our people's focus on excellence and a culture that values everyone's voices and collaboration.

To continue laying the groundwork and challenge what's possible for our business, we seek to partner with individuals ready to elevate their careers with us.

SUMMARY: The Vice President of Crowley Engineering Services (CES) is responsible for developing and leading a dynamic strategic vision ensuring the design and execution of projects and services to both internal and external clients. As a premier maritime firm, Crowley is dedicated to developing and designing innovative and sustainable solutions across the industry and is committed to excellence in engineering, delivering top-tier services to our clients across multiple sectors. As a key leader in the Shipping organization, the VP, Engineering, plays an instrumental role in the overall success of Crowley.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan to achieve Crowley's long-term goals and objectives, ensuring performance for optimal efficiency, to serve both internal and external partners.
• Broaden business offerings by identifying, evaluating, and capturing new business opportunities that support diversification and integration for organic and inorganic growth.
• Clearly communicate an achievable vision for the Company to customers, industry partners and employees, building on the company's leading reputation for safety and commitment to technology.

• Lead, develop and mentor a team of engineers and project managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, customer service and continuous improvement.
• Provide oversight and ensure the successful execution of engineering projects, maintaining a high standard of quality, safety and efficiency.
• Foster an environment which stimulates open communication, creativity, imagination that enables a collaborative team spirit in solving problems, diversifying, and expanding the business.
• Manage all strategic and day-to-day commercial and operational aspects of the business with an emphasis on contract execution, and strategic business development.
• Personally champion a strong safety culture and mindset.

• Develop a commercial sales strategy that leverages the experience of the company, while driving innovative solutions for our clients.
• Work collaboratively with marketing to enhance brand awareness and drive demand.
• Anticipate business needs to optimize commercial opportunities drive business growth.

• Develop strong internal and external relationships with clients and partners, understanding their needs, delivering optimal solutions, and striving for overall customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the Company leadership to develop and meet organizational goals while supplying expertise and guidance on projects, operations, and systems.
• Actively participate in the development of key critical solutions for clients, ensuring due diligence for potential opportunities demonstrating accountability for operational and financial success.

• Oversee the overall budget and expenses for CES.
• Ensure all engineering activities are compliant with applicable regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrate accountability for the financial results of CES, proactively managing and planning resources for operational success.

• Stay current with industry requirements, trends, and advancements.
• Integrate new technologies and methodologies into the CES practices.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on critical solutions to drive operational excellence.
• Compliance and Standards:
• Ensure all engineering activities are compliant with applicable regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Oversee the validation of the design and engineering of new models through prototype construction and endurance testing.
• Actively liaise across the full spectrum of the shipping industry to personally serve as the senior-most ambassador to customers, industry partners, and all levels across government officials.

• Master's degree in engineering preferred. A minimum of bachelor's degree in engineering with maritime management, shipping, and/or related course work required.
• 15 years of progressive experience in various marine engineering leadership positions.
• Proven experience leading accelerated growth in a commercial engineering organization.
• Experience simultaneously leading operations with an internal and external professional services focus required.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word and Outlook.

COMPETENCIES: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously while meeting assigned deadlines. Ability to effectively manage projects that may vary in nature and scope. Ability to evaluate process effectiveness and develop change or alternatives. Ability to review project work, quantities, costs, accuracy of specifications, completeness, and constructability. Ability to interpret architectural/engineering drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. Ability to effectively manage projects that may vary in nature and scope. Ability to indirectly mentor, coach, train and/or supervise employees. Knowledge of the concept, principles and practices of management. Knowledge of and ability to utilize design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Knowledge of principles, practices and concepts of project management.

JOB SCOPE: Position impacts multiple business units/segments.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside an office environment and outside in conditions of both high and low temperatures. May be exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially dangerous equipment. Must be able to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom and be able to climb ladders. May require extended use of computer keyboard and viewing of computer monitor and ability to sit for long periods of time.

Position Location - Seattle/Hybrid

Salary Range - 229,000 thru 336,000

*Pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.