Business Unit Leader - Nashville, TN

Description

• Administer policies and procedures as required.
• Mentor less experienced managers.
• Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
• Represent the Company in public settings.
• Develop business unit priorities as they relate to requirements and communicate daily with engineering, quality, finance, human resources, production, and suppliers.
• Carry out management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Working with Regional Manager and Business Unit Operations Manager, ensure all business unit production methods and practices are consistent with internal quality standards and customer requirements.
• Develop and bring in new projects and work opportunities. Participate in or lead proposal presentations.
• Develop and maintain leads as well as contacts within the field.
• In conjunction with Business Operations Manager, review and plan for daily, weekly, and quarterly labor to meet or exceed Business Unit productivity targets.
• Analyze, establish, and communicate performance standards.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
• Provide effective leadership and act in a manner that maintains a positive, multicultural, and productive work environment with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Market clients for future projects. Convert current projects into follow-on projects.
• Measure performance against stated priorities.
• Control the flow of projects and labor utilization in the business unit to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety, quality, and backlog
• Lead the Business Unit in developing and implementing effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements, and on-time delivery to meet or exceed client requirements.
• In conjunction with Business Operations Manager, analyze variable labor costs, including working with management to determine required staffing levels, and support labor reallocation as required.

Requirements

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Proven experience operating a multi-site organization.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Fifteen or more (15+) years in the land development / AEC industry, of which at least five years successfully leading multidisciplinary teams and/or managing a branch office.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
• Intermediate to advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or commensurate, relevant work experience required.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Understanding of and demonstrated success managing within the AEC industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and build the capabilities of a driven, bright, diverse team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients
• 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.
• Ability to balance the delivery of programs against the realities of a budget, utilizing project management and creative resourcefulness.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Mobility around an office environment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance