H2M architects + engineers · 2 months ago
Practice Leader Civil Engineering
Windsor, CT, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
15+ years expH2M architects + engineers is a multidiscipline architectural, engineering, and environmental consulting firm seeking a dynamic Municipal Practice Leader to enhance their municipal civil engineering services. The successful candidate will provide project management expertise, lead business development efforts, and manage client relationships while growing a civil engineering team in the Windsor, CT office.
Architecture
Responsibilities
Grow, develop and lead H2M civil engineering related initiatives to expand and diversify the company’s municipal client base; collaborate with others on the development of clients and business development opportunities
Work with market/BD/discipline leaders within the firm to further develop and enhance client relationships with municipalities. Support the development and performance of projects across various other H2M markets (education, energy, water/wastewater, public agencies, real estate)
Maintain and develop relationships with a diverse group of existing and prospective clients; utilize the resources of H2M staff as internal contacts for new leads when suitable; operate in a team environment collaborating with others on the development of clients and business opportunities
Collaborates with civil discipline leadership and provides direction to staff in the pursuit and delivery of new work for the real estate market and discipline
Provides technical leadership and oversight on the management on projects; works with other managers, civil engineers, landscape architects, environmental planners, and staff in developing scope of work, budgets, schedules, and plans for civil related work
Motivate, manage and mentor civil staff in CT and other areas to support the growth of the civil discipline. Commit time to understanding overall discipline/market performance drivers
Performs and manages municipal civil engineering projects and secures entitlements and plan approvals from agencies having jurisdictions
Responsible for the successful financial performance of projects managed
Respond to requests of others as needed and set up a communication protocol for existing and future clients to ensure expectations are met. This includes communication with project managers within the discipline/market
Participate in trade shows and be active in industry/relevant associations, including but not limited to, serving on committees, etc
Prepare/coordinate proposals in conjunction with the marketing and technical staff. Assist with “Go/No Go” decisions for responding to RFP’s. Marshall the necessary resources on proposal opportunities which may involve developing a proposal strategy, writing portions of the proposal, and coordinating efforts of other technical writers to develop a winning proposal
Perform other responsibilities as needed to ensure the success of civil-site projects and business development efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required
Must be a licensed professional engineer in Connecticut
Min. 15+ years of demonstrated managerial-level, civil site engineering, land development, and project management experience of mid to large-scale projects
This experience should include previous business development experience and demonstrated ability to grow and manage client relations (serving internal/external clients)
Must be able to generate new business from existing and new clients
Knowledge and understanding of seller/doer business model with public sector clients
Ability to coordinate resource needs for municipal civil engineering project success and work collaboratively with teams in multiple disciplines and offices
Strong technical background in stormwater management, and local municipal infrastructure design
Extensive knowledge and understanding of Connecticut state, county and local municipal regulations and requirements which impact land development entitlements and permitting
Must have strong management/supervisory skills to lead a group of technical staff at various levels
Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities when necessary to marshal proposals, keep existing clients satisfied and help find new work
Knowledge of MS suite including Word, Excel, Power Point
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
Ability to communicate effectively and develop/deliver presentations to groups
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Benefits
Healthcare and wellness benefits
401(k) retirement savings with up to 6% employer matching contributions with 100% vesting schedule
Annual and spot bonus performance programs
Flexibility and paid time off
Tuition assistance for continuing education & professional licensure
Student loan debt repayment program
Technology allowance
Excellent professional development programs that are custom designed for employees at all levels
Employee Resource Groups, such as Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals
Company
H2M architects + engineers
About H2M H2M architects + engineers is a multi-disciplinary professional consulting and design firm, proud of its long history of client service and consistent ability to meet tough architectural, engineering and environmental challenges head-on.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rich Humann
President/CEO
Joseph Mottola
Chief Operating Officer
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