Instrumentation and Controls Practice Leader

Description

• Establishes high expectations and constructively leads the team in accomplishing the goals
• Supports annual geographic market assessments and development of sales goals for the Practice
• Manages and coordinates the Practice opportunity pipeline in Vantagepoint
• Implements activities that drive knowledge creation and dissemination
• Coordinates with the OMs, PLs, and Client Program Leaders (CPLs) to evaluate business plans associated with geographic growth opportunities and staffing resources
• Manages and coordinates internal and external content, presentations, and professional society engagement
• Development and implementation of the I&C Practice’s strategic initiatives
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear.
• Works with OMs to identify technical resources needed to augment operational staff on pursuit and delivery of technical solutions including providing continued feedback to OMs
• Draws out the best in employees within the Practice Leader’s (PL's) sphere of influence
• Manages a healthy, constructive tension between project execution and business development and recognizes when adjustment is required to maintain balance
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Assesses the firm’s competitive position relative to other firms and organizations to identify technical approaches that will improve the firm’s market share
• Develops new service offerings in alignment with client needs and expectations
• Develops Practice Strategic Plans with specific strategic initiatives and drives implementation of the strategic initiatives in collaboration with the Practices Director
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• Organizes and motivates the team while actively supporting and advocating for Company mission, vision, and initiatives
• Evaluates and prioritizes trends relative to our Client’s needs
• Coordinates with the Marketing Manager and CPLs regarding promotional materials and strategic, geographic-specific marketing campaigns
• Supports key business development activities and project pursuits
• Develops strategies to implement prioritized trends to enhance service offerings
• Identifies and clearly describes technical trends to key geographic business development staff
• Analyzes global decisions for alignment to the strategic plan

Requirements

• Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development
• Bismark, ND
• 2+ years of progressive management experience
• Ability to manage clients, win new clients, and retain clients
• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain.
• Degree in an instrumentation and controls related field
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, the public, and other employees
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Proven ability to maintain and model exemplary reputation for integrity, fairness, reliability, good judgment, and aptitude among peers, management, and staff
• Proven ability to lead internal initiatives and external projects including functioning productively as part of a project team
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations
• Proven ability to work well with diverse groups
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Proven ability to work remotely and manage projects, clients, and project team members
• 8+ years of experience in instrumental and controls environment
• Proven ability to make decisions and delegate appropriately
• Annual Practice sales goals and personal utilization are met or exceeded

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance
• Quantitative growth of I&C services into new geographies and for new clients
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
• 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance
• Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
• Wellness Program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance