Director of Engineering   Employer: Universal Safety Response Inc Job Location: Franklin , TN Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Related Professions Job Description: Universal Safety Response, Inc., A Smith and Wesson Company, located in Franklin, Tennessee is a turnkey provider and leader in access control, outdoor perimeter security integration and physical security solutions. Our company is growing rapidly and has an immediate need for a Manager of Engineering. Duties include: * Supervising engineering professionals, designers and CAD drafters; allocating and approving all staff assignments to projects and initiatives * Establishing and manage design, production schedules, budgets and deliverables * Staff growth, evaluation, mentoring, motivation and development * Oversight in the preparation of reports, studies and detailed construction drawings and specifications (contract documents) that comply with all applicable building codes, design budgets and construction budgets * Evaluating needs and developing design practices and procedures * Developing and implementing quality standards, including graphics standards and best practices * Conducting product research * Working closely with project management and clients to ensure that scopes of work and budgets and schedules with tangible timelines are aligned with overall client expectations and project financial/quality goals * Reviewing and QA/QC of mechanical designs, drawings and renderings * Preparing probable construction costs related to mechanical designs * Supporting sales efforts through participation in market lead generation, client contact, proposal preparation and presentations/ interviews Requirements: * LEED ® AP or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire * PE license mandatory at time of hire; RA in Tennessee or ability to obtain within 4 months of hire will be a non-negotiable condition of employment * 8 to 10 years of professional engineering experience in consulting and/or construction, with sound knowledge and active participation in code review, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction document production, construction administration, consultant coordination, and client interaction * 7+ years experience directly managing mechanical staff * Working knowledge of AutoCAD/AutoCAD Revit; Microstation/BIM a strong plus Education: * Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (BSE) required. Master of Science degree in engineering (MSE) a plus. Other Required Skills: * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; impressive presentation skills a strong plus * Must be confident and comfortable interacting with and presenting to clients and selection panels * Capability to work effectively with external and internal clients, and diverse project teams; capacity to be viewed as a technically proficient engineer by staff, co-workers, peers and clients is a must * Successful experience working directly with in-house project managers, architects and civil, structural, and electrical engineers We offer excellent benefits including 401k, paid Holidays/Vacation, group medical, and other benefits. Our range of compensation is very competitive and dependent upon experience and qualifications. Universal Safety Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer Company Description: Based in Franklin, Tennessee, USR is a full-service perimeter security integrator, barrier manufacturer and installer. Providing a complete range of products and services tailored to each client's unique specifications, USR is proud to incorporate its core values of customer service, integrity, innovation and quality into every project. Founded in 1994, USR is the original creator of GRAB®, which has become the fastest growing barrier technology in the world. USR serves a variety of clients in the defense, transportation and petrol-chemical industries, as well as corporate facilities, airports, Fortune 500 companies, national laboratories and museums.