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HOK · 11 hours ago

Regional Leader of Science+Technology

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

HOK is an international architecture and engineering firm dedicated to improving people's lives and healing the planet. They are seeking a Regional Leader of Science+Technology who will be responsible for business development, project design and delivery, client relations, and staff development within the Science and Technology practice.

ArchitectureCivil Engineering

Responsibilities

Is an extended member of the S+T practice leadership team and participates in defining the vision, strategy, and business plans for the firm-wide practice

Is the primary representative for S+T in their region

Fulfills the firm-wide Regional Market Leader criteria: • Is a subject matter expert • Can win new work • Can lead teams as Principal-in-Charge • Participates in Market leadership • Participates in Regional Practice Leadership Group • Will occasionally serve as principal-in-charge (PIC) for S+T projects • Understands the industry, regional client sensitivities, and market drivers • Participates with other S+T Regional Leaders and Directors of S+T in HOK firm-wide activities • Strong communication skills • Effective collaborator and a good partner • Fosters a culture of external and internal client service

Provides day-to-day administration of the S+T regional practice

Is the primary S+T liaison with the regional business unit

Is responsible the successful execution of the defined practice goals and business plan

Serve as Principal-In-Charge (PIC) and/or Project Manager on one or more projects

Responsible for S+T regional projects

Regularly reports regional status to S+T firm-wide leadership team

Assists in preparing project fee and workload projections

With the appointed PM, is responsible for regional S+T project performance

Monitors and maintains an appropriate level of chargeability

Responsible for the development and execution of the S+T practice’s regional marketing strategy

Identifies new business opportunities

Maintains and grows current client relationships

Proactively seek out new opportunities and prospects

Participates in regional S+T marketing and business development opportunities, proposals, interviews and presentations

Develops and maintains positive industry relationships (i.e. with consultants, contractors and jurisdictional/approval agencies) to support HOK’s standing in the regional marketplace

Assists in preparation of other related marketing, promotional, and press-related materials

Regularly participates in the S+T industry activities by way of speaking, presenting and/or writing to enhance the S+T practice’s thought leadership

Serves as mentor/advisor to S+T related regional staff

Leads S+T input on regional staff performance evaluations, including recommendations for bonus and promotion

Promotes and supports diversity

Participates in recruiting of S+T related staff

Qualification

ScienceBusiness developmentClient relationsProject managementFinancial managementLicensed ArchitectLeadership experienceNCARB registrationLEED accreditationGreen AssociateDiversity promotionMentoring skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required

10 years of science and technology experience, with at least 5 years in a management/leadership role

Licensed Architect with current registration in your region required, if licensure is offered in your region

Strong communication skills

Effective collaborator and a good partner

Fosters a culture of external and internal client service