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LEO A DALY · 1 week ago

Practice Lead, Structural

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

LEO A DALY is a leader in the design of the built environment dedicated to transforming the human experience through the power of design. As the Practice Lead, you will be responsible for the technical leadership and advancement of the Structural Engineering Practice, engaging in practice growth objectives and mentoring teammates.

Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior engineering lead/subject matter expert within project teams to plan the design process and solve problems of large scope and complexity

Develop and implement inspirational short and long-range goals for the Practice including technical, digital practice, sustainability, and talent development strategies

Lead the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of Practice standards, quality control processes, and procedures. Establish, monitor, and hold working groups within the Practice accountable for development/advancement of standards. Includes, but not limited to, Practice specific software implementation, design procedures, standard details development, and master specifications template development

Work to create and be an active, enthusiastic advocate for an integrated one firm approach in both pursuit and delivery areas of the Practice

Lead regular Practice meetings and communicate relevant information with the team

Identify Practice budgetary consideration items for such items as training courses, professional industry organization memberships, conference attendance, and technology purchases

Work with the Senior Director and Director(s) to identify relevant trends for improvements to tools, training, software, and technology for Practice advancement and best in class operations

‘Owns’ the overall success of the Practice

Act as the face and overall leader of the Practice

Provide both entrepreneurial and innovative thinking to achieve Practice year over year growth objectives

Identify thought leadership topics across the Practice for development into conference abstracts, speaking opportunities, article publications, blog postings, and internal educational content

Work with Senior Director and Director(s) to identify Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) within the Practice. Act as the primary Practice point of contact for identifying SMEs for specific project opportunities

Assist Engineering Market Team Leads in identifying personnel for specific pursuits and project execution

Communicate with Senior Director and Director(s) on prime and integrated engineering business development opportunities across studios

Develop, with Project Managers and Engineering Market Team Leads, fees for Practice specific portions of work

Perform marketing and business development activities including building relationships with key clients and strategic partners, proposal writing, fee estimates, and client interviews

Travel for business development and project-related activities as required

Evaluate direct and indirect reports with a view toward continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of those teammates; mentor and guide direct and indirect reports to ensure their professional and personal growth and ability to grow their careers at LEO A DALY

Lead the training and educational opportunities for the Practice team. Identify Practice staff members with relevant technical expertise for participation in training development

Mentor and encourage the development of Practice teammates; provide motivation, support continuous education, and encourage professional registration and certification

Convey personnel needs to the Director of Operations, Senior Director, and Director of Engineering and participate in recruitment, interviewing, and selection of candidates for new employment opportunities, promotions, and transfers

Collaborate with the Engineering Market Team Leads to address retention-related issues

Qualification

Structural EngineeringProfessional Engineer RegistrationLeadershipTeam ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTime Management

Required

Outstanding leadership presence and communications skills with the ability to inspire and quickly build trust and develop collaborative relationships across all markets and working groups internally and the throughout the industry

A fresh, forward-looking approach and the willingness and vision to act as a change agent

Team-oriented, with the ability to support, facilitate, lead, and motivate others through influence and respect

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis from an ABET accredited program

Minimum 15+ years' experience in structural engineering on a wide variety of projects. Minimum 5+ years' team management experience

Professional Engineer Registration required

Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills

Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately

Company

LEO A DALY

LEO A DALY is an architecture, planning, engineering, interior design, and program management firm.

Founded in 1915

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.leoadaly.com

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