Practice Leader- Building Structures

Description

• Lead negotiations of contract terms, scopes, and fees with clients/subconsultants.
• Lead project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and the preparation of qualification/experience statements within Practice.
• Provide input for the annual business development plan to achieve sales target to the Regional Practice Leader.
• Provide project and client leads to other practice leaders to grow their practices.
• Develop project specific safety plans as needed. Ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
• Provide and review annual market research in preparation for annual business plan development.
• Provide market trends to the Regional Practice Leader and Service Line Leader for strategic planning purposes.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships by soliciting monthly performance feedback, identifying client needs, and identifying the next project.
• Assume responsibility for the business within the practice, focusing on achieving budgeted margins, project health, and effective cash management across collective projects.
• Develop and deliver timely annual employee performance appraisals for assigned staff.
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
• Monitor effective use of equipment and personnel.
• Provide weekly new project budget data to project analysts.
• Deliver all projects on time, within budget and at a high level of quality while fully meeting the scope.
• Collaborate closely with other Practice Leaders to share best practices and optimize collective success.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Project Managers (PMs) and Senior Project Managers (Sr. PMs), and staff within the building structures practice.
• Lead project schedule development from inception to completion for projects with Practice.
• Participate in and contribute to applicable regional office forums.
• Provide monthly cash management (WIP/AR) comments to Finance and the Project Management Office.
• Ensure practice fulfills Quality Management System compliance requirements.
• Represent KCI in technical/industry and community organizations.
• Lead identification of new business opportunities, coordinating and participating in project presentations to clients and other external
• Hire and manage the work routine of all assigned staff and assign job activities as required.
• Lead recruiting and retention efforts to attract and retain top talent within the practice.
• Operate within specified corporate or project budget parameters. Provide input to unbilled work authorizations and forward to the
• Participate and contribute to annual leadership meeting.
• Serve as project manager on select projects.
• Mentor staff, leading in their training and development.
• Drive business development initiatives by maximizing opportunities with existing and new clients, gathering valuable insights for business planning purposes, and cross-selling other KCI services where applicable.
• Prepare monthly staff utilization plans.
• Develop monthly progress reports and invoices for projects.
• Ensure a high level of quality on all projects within practice.
• Track and coordinate practice performance results.
• Support the professional growth and development of Sr. PMs, PMs, and staff. Provide technical project and staff oversight.

Requirements

• Proven experience in project management roles within the technical practice.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to the service line.
• Professional license or certification within the field of expertise preferred.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools use in the practice area.
• Demonstrated leadership capability to build and lead teams of technical practitioners and/or project managers.
• Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Training within six months of start date.
• Progressive professional and increasing project management and organizational management experience.
• Strong interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 7 years of related professional experience, or 11 years of equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage budgets, project margins, and cash flow.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions.
• Experience in business development, with a focus on maximizing client relationships and identifying growth opportunities.
• Adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance