Transmission Engineering Practice Leader

Description

• Prepare monthly progress reports for all projects and be able to discuss in monthly Project Review Meetings.
• Ensure projects fulfill Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Develop project specific safety plans , as needed. Ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
• Provide market trends to the Regional Director and Discipline Director for strategic planning purposes.
• Monitor effective use of equipment and personnel.
• Prepare and submit monthly project completion report.
• Chart and provide project performance results.
• Drive business development initiatives by maximizing opportunities with existing and new clients, gathering valuable insights for the purpose of business planning, and cross-selling other KCI services whenever possible .
• Support the professional growth and development of Sr. PMs, PMs, and staff. Provide technical project and staff oversight , as needed .
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, maintaining open communication and addressing client concerns or inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and project team members to drive project success and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Lead identification of new business opportunities, coordinating and participating in project presentations to clients and other external groups, developing and organizing proposal teams and promoting KCI’s capabilities among existing and prospective clients within Practice.
• Set-up new projects and provide weekly new project data to the Regional Practice Leader .
• Responsible for participating in project opportunity evaluations, consultant selections, and the preparation of qualification/experience statements.
• Assume responsibility and possess a high level of ownership for the business within the practice, focusing on client satisfaction, exceeding budgeted margins, project health, and effective cash management across collective projects.
• Mentor Project Managers and Engineers at lower levels to assist in their training and development.
• Report monthly proposal/business development results to Regional Practice Leader.
• Responsible for identifying new business opportunities, coordinating and participating in project presentations to clients and other external groups, developing and organizing proposal teams and promoting KCI’s capabilities among existing and prospective clients.
• Effectively l ead a project management and engineering team that handles all aspects of transmission projects This includes technical staff, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Provide input for the annual business development plan to achieve sales target s to the senior leadership .
• Uphold high-quality standards throughout the practice , overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices and project specific specifications.
• Deliver all projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope.
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters.
• Responsible for developing project schedules from inception to completion
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target ( 85 % typical).
• Conduct risk assessments and prepare contingency plans.
• Responsible for project cash management (WIP/AR) and providing comments to Finance and Operations monthly.
• Provide input to develop project-specific safety plans and implement project safety plans to ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
• Prepare inter-practice agreements and/or outside subcontracts as required .
• Develop contracts for clients/ subconsultants.
• Deliver all projects on time, within budget and at a high level of quality while fully meeting the scope.
• Ensure practice fulfills Quality Management System compliance requirements.
• Lead recruiting and retention efforts to attract and retain top talent within the practice.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, implementing cost-control measures as needed to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints.
• Responsible for negotiating contract terms, scope and fees with a client/ subconsultant.
• Participate and contribute to annual leadership meeting.
• Ensure that Project Managers are in compliance with contract scope, schedule, fee including change orders.
• Maintain a high level of fo cus on d evelop ing and maintain ing customer relationships by soliciting performance feedback, identifying client needs, and positioning the firm to be assigned the next project.
• Allocate resources efficiently, ensuring that the project team is adequately staffed and equipped to meet project demands.
• Provide and review annual market research in preparation for annual business plan development.
• Develop and deliver timely annual employee performance appraisals for assigned staff.
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
• Identify , assess, and manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project.
• Participate in and contribute to applicable regional office forums.
• Develop project specific scope of work and contract documents incompliance with client requirements and in alignment with industry standard of care.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Project Managers (PMs) and Senior Project Managers (Sr. PMs), and staff within the practice.
• Represent KCI in technical/industry and community organizations.
• Assist project closeout with an overall project write up and pictures of completed project for marketing/resume use.
• Lead project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection , and the preparation of qualification/experience statements within Practice.

Requirements

• Proven experience in project management roles within the technical practice.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to the service line.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI.
• High level of engagement in mentoring, leading , and training staff .
• Experience and knowledge of grid interconnection requirements
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools use in the practice area.
• Progressive professional and increasing project management and organizational management experience.
• Experience providing gui dance to a team that is r esponsible for developing project schedules from inception to completion
• 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.
• Strong working knowledge of foundation design and construction principles .
• Successful completion of the KCI PM Training and Contract Training (for current employees) or ability to complete within six months (for new hires.)
• Ability to provide training to engineers on PLS-CADD, MFAD, etc.
• Demonstrated experience developing permitting packages for various agencies . DOT, DEP , FAA, etc.
• Professional Engineering license in at least one state and the ability to become licensed in other states immediately upon starting in the position.
• Pre-employment drug screening,MVR and background check is a condition of employment.
• Highly proficient in the use of transmission engineering software tools ( PLS-CADD software suite, MFAD, LPILE etc. ) with an ability to train others .
• Demonstrated leadership capability to build and lead teams of technical practitioners and/or project managers.
• Demonstrated p roficien cy at developing client specified technical reports as they relate to transmission engineering projects.
• Strong project management financial acumen and proven ability to develop accurate project cost estimates to be used in client proposal submittal s.
• Extensive knowledge of transmission engineering and transmission line construction principles – 69 kV to 500 kV
• Experience conducting EMF studies and analysis as they relate to transmission lines
• Demonstrated ability to p erform independent reviews of work performed by other engineers including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD.
• Travel and participation at major industry conferences is expected
• Strong interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage budgets, project margins, and cash flow.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 7 years of related professional experience, or 11 years of equivalent professional experience.
• Adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance