[Hiring] Director of Engineering @R C S Staffing

Role Description

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for a Director of Engineering in Remote. This is a full-time direct-hire Remote EXEMPT assignment with our client. This position offers a competitive package including benefits, vacation and holidays.

As a Director of Engineering, you will lead and manage a functional area as a high-performing business unit, driving operational execution, client growth, and financial performance. You will translate company strategy into functional execution by leading Discipline Managers, establishing standards, and ensuring alignment with company-wide priorities. This role requires a senior leader who can drive accountability, foster a culture of ownership, and position the functional area as a practice growth leader.

As a Director of Engineering YOU will:

• Provide overall leadership, management, and accountability for the functional area
• Lead Discipline Managers to deliver consistent performance across all teams
• Establish clear roles, expectations, and accountability throughout the functional area
• Identify and remove barriers to performance by escalating and resolving issues
• Drive a culture of ownership, performance, and continuous improvement
• Champion company core values while fostering accountability and operational excellence
• Translate company vision and strategic priorities into functional objectives and execution plans
• Lead functional area growth through client development, account expansion, and new business pursuit
• Grow existing client relationships through consistent engagement and delivery excellence
• Identify new opportunities within current accounts and support pursuit of new clients
• Lead proposal development including scope definition, estimating, and team structure
• Ensure strong client satisfaction through proactive communication and issue resolution
• Forecast revenue, backlog, and resource needs for the functional area
• Operate within established budgetary guardrails while driving profitability
• Track, analyze, and report on functional area KPIs including utilization, forecast accuracy, on-time delivery, and client growth

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
• Proven experience in senior leadership and functional area management
• Demonstrated success leading and developing management-level direct reports
• Strong business acumen including financial management, forecasting, and profit-center operations
• Extensive client relationship management and business development experience
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate company vision into operational execution
• Experience driving organizational change and establishing performance standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of engineering, design, and drafting disciplines
• Track record of building high-performing teams and fostering accountability culture

Requirements

• Experience in natural gas or energy infrastructure sectors (BONUS)
• Proposal development and estimating experience (BONUS)
• Experience managing multiple revenue streams or business units (BONUS)
• Background in establishing and implementing company-wide standards and procedures (BONUS)

Benefits

• Competitive package including benefits, vacation, and holidays