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KCI · 9 hours ago

Regional Practice Leader - Power Distribution

US-IN-Indianapolis

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $225K/yr

10+ years exp

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. The Power Regional Practice Leader (RPL) is responsible for combining technical expertise with strategic vision and business management to drive growth and success across multiple practices within the KCI regional practice.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operation of the assigned region

Be highly engaged in the client relationships to grow trust and develop business through Account Development activities

Be available to assist with Business Development opportunities as requested (conventions, trade shows etc)

Work closely with leadership and legal counsel for new client contract review

Engage in regional client leadership relationship building efforts

Own and understand the P&L statement for assigned region and work to achieve the desired results

Work closely with front line leadership; Practice Leaders and Project Managers, to ensure their region is meeting client targets for Quality, Quantity, Cost and Commitment, and quickly address deficiencies as they are identified

Develop and execute an approved staffing plan to meet the business needs of our client while supporting the internal business plan

Support other power sector RPL’s in times of work expansion or contraction (utilize available capacity)

Work closely with QTTI leadership to create a seamless continuity between the two work groups

Address QTTI KPI’s that need attention and appropriately celebrate achievements of KPI’s met

Support the personal development of employees while maintaining budget allocations

Lead all similar technical practices within the designated regional market and/or geography

Provide support to Practice Leaders to ensure project success and client satisfaction

Collaborate closely with other regional practices to utilize shared expertise and implement best practices

Contribute to the development and execution of growth strategies and business plans

Engage in collaborative efforts with other Regional Practice Leaders within the organization to drive collective success

Provide and foster a culture of performance excellence and collaboration

Take ownership of business development efforts, focusing on expanding the regional practice beyond existing clients

Foster and nurture client relationships, identify opportunities for expansion, and introduce new services or geographic markets within the realm of our technical expertise

Provide project and client leads to other regional practice leaders to grow their regional practices

Represent KCI in technical societies and community organizations

Stay informed and track market trends for annual business planning and long-term strategic planning purposes

Support recruiting and retention efforts to attract and retain top talent within the regional practice

Prepare and deliver timely annual employee performance appraisals for assigned staff

Comply with all KCI policies and procedures

Provide input and recommendations for technical training as well as management and leadership development of staff

Work with the Sector President, Region Executive, Service Line Leader and the CFO to develop the annual budget

Meet annual Performance Agreements targets

Deliver projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope and quality commitments

Negotiate scope, schedule, and fee estimates for large and significant projects

Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters

Monitor effective use of equipment and personnel

Provide technical project and staff oversight

Serve as project manager on large or significant projects

Develop project-specific safety plans. Ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations

Meet regularly with clients to review project progress

Qualification

Electrical distribution designBusiness developmentProject managementTeam leadershipProfessional Engineering LicenseClient relationship managementStrategic planningTrainingDevelopmentSafety complianceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 10 years of related professional experience, or 14 years of equivalent professional experience

Typically, 10+ years of progressive professional and increasing project management and organizational management experience in the AEC industry

Proven leadership skills with a track record of successful project management, business management, and team collaboration

Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels

Demonstrated ability to drive business development efforts and achieve growth targets

Willingness to travel as necessary to support regional initiatives

Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Training within six months of start date

Preferred

15 years of experience in electrical distribution design industry

ABET Accredited Engineering Degree Preferred

Professional Engineering License Preferred

Experience leading a team of designers to deliver various types of overhead and underground electric distribution projects utilizing utility design and construction standards

Experience in leading those who manage front line employees

Project management experience required, with experience in managing and growing a design team

Experience in developing and managing project managers in electric distribution

Experience meeting client expectations and developing business

Experience with working in the Investor Owned Utility (IOU) business model and regulatory environment

Proposal engagement including identifying expertise, scope, schedule and fee as directed by leadership

Manage contingent worker invoicing and billing questions when needed

Manage regional relationships with contracted staffing agencies

Strong design knowledge in electrical distribution required. Degreed, Professional desired

Prepare written technical proposals, assemble teams to meet client criteria, and develop professional relationships

This position requires a leader with demonstrated experience and a broad knowledge of the electric distribution industry and the processes required to develop design packages utilizing client specific design standards

Demonstrated experience in training and developing staff for current and future roles

Demonstrated experience in creating and supporting a safe work culture

Experience in storm restoration and specifically damage assessment

Demonstrated experience in positively supporting change. Examples, new organization, work management and design systems replacement or upgrades

Master's/ MBA preferred

Professional license or certification within the field of expertise

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Family friendly benefits

Collaborative working environment

Training, mentoring and resources

Company

KCI

KCI is a 100-percent employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States and beyond.

Founded in 1955

Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.kci.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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