Land Development Business Unit Leader - Atlanta, GA
Bowman Consulting
Lead and oversee branch operations, strategy, and staff for land development unit.
29 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Alpharetta, GA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Architecture
Design
Project Management
Construction Services
Technical Services
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Transportation
Aviation
Bridges
Rail & Transit
Roadways
Ports & Harbors
Water Resources
Renewable Energy
Role
What you would be doing
resource planning
performance reporting
financial analysis
process improvement
staff development
client development
- Provide effective leadership, aiding Branch Managers in developing and maintaining positive and productive work environments with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
- Working closely with Branch Manager, identify operational deficiencies and implement plans for improvement.
- Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
- In conjunction with Regional and Business Unit Managers, provide oversight and guidance to Branch Managers within a business unit including developing strategy, budgets, staff, and project deliverables.
- Assist Branch Managers in analyzing variable labor costs. Ensure resource availability based on the opportunity pipeline and project schedules.
- Create and maintain a weekly reports on operations and revenue for branches within a Business Unit.
- Assist Branch Managers in developing and implementing effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements, and on-time delivery to meet or exceed client requirements.
- Develop recommendations and alternative solutions for review at the Business Unit / Regional management level.
- Lead weekly / quarterly management meetings, calls, and ad-hoc strategy discussions.
- Analyze and interpret financial and operational metrics and develop recommendations.
- Conduct project reviews.
- Working closely with branch management, provide guidance with hiring and developing staff. Support cross-training to ensure the elimination of skill gaps, creating a more skilled and adaptable workforce.
- Assist Branch Managers in establishing processes to review and plan daily, weekly, and quarterly labor to meet or exceed branch productivity targets.
What you bring
microsoft office
10+ years
team leadership
bachelor's
data analysis
problem solving
- Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
- Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
- Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
- Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
- Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
- Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Intermediate to advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
- Ten years in the land development / AEC industry, of which at least two years successfully leading a multidisciplinary team or managing a branch office.
- Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Occasional pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds.
- Data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
- High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
- Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
- Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Mobility around an office environment.
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a vision to provide expert consulting and engineering solutions for infrastructure projects.
- Delivers a wide array of services including civil engineering, environmental, and land development.
- Works across diverse sectors such as energy, transportation, and residential developments.
- Specializes in large-scale infrastructure projects, often involving complex regulatory and design challenges.
- Has a strong history of serving both public and private sector clients, with a focus on sustainable growth.
- Notable for their ability to adapt and innovate in rapidly evolving industries like renewable energy.
- Known for their collaborative approach, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently and with precision.
- Growth: We grow and learn by seeking a variety of experiences which lead us to be confident when making tough choices.
- Growth: We aspire to achieve ambitious goals and realize our potential.
- Growth: Personal growth takes us beyond our zone of comfort. The rewards of advancing and expanding our horizons far outweigh occasional unease.
- Growth: We grow holistically using both right and left-brain thinking.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We express entrepreneurial spirit by taking ownership of our career and of our professional growth.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We make our own luck.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We don’t ask 'who is going to let me?', instead we ask, 'who is going to stop me?'
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We are committed to preserving our entrepreneurial spirit as we grow ever larger.
- Relationships: Establishment and nurturing of positive relationships with colleagues promotes Bowman’s Culture of Collaboration.
- Relationships: We are self-aware and emotionally intelligent in our interactions with others. We are aware and considerate of the emotions of those with whom we interact.
- Relationships: We form strong and lasting relationships with clients; we delight them by exceeding their expectations.
- Results Over Process: We balance adherence to process with efficient production of results.
- Results Over Process: We root out bad processes and promote good processes.
- Results Over Process: While measured and guided by KPI’s, we don’t blindly base decisions solely on short term results as measured by our KPI’s.
- Results Over Process: We figure out what to do when there is no play book.
- Results Over Process: We embrace simplicity and are crisp and concise when communicating.
- Safety & Well-being: We have zero tolerance for behaviors that jeopardize safety.
- Safety & Well-being: We speak up if we observe compromising situations.
- Safety & Well-being: We are committed to a comprehensive approach to well-being; physical health and wellness as well as emotional well-being.
- Safety & Well-being: We are committed to a work environment that promotes the well-being of our teammates.
- Safety & Well-being: We value working smart more than we value working hard.
- Responsible Freedom: Responsible people thrive on freedom and are worthy of freedom.
- Responsible Freedom: We think and act like leaders irrespective of formal authority.
- Responsible Freedom: We are self-motivating, self-aware, and self-disciplined.
- Responsible Freedom: We don't wait to be told what to do; we think and act with the mind of an owner.
- Responsible Freedom: We delegate and grant appropriate autonomy to those we lead.
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