KCI · 1 day ago
Practice Leader – Land Development
Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expKCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm serving clients across the United States. The Practice Leader for Land Development will oversee day-to-day leadership and financial management, mentor staff, and lead business development initiatives while ensuring high-quality project delivery.
Consulting
Responsibilities
The Practice Leader is a highly organized and experienced individual who assumes a pivotal role in day-to-day leadership, financial management, marketing, coordination, collaboration, team building, mentoring and staff development within the technical practice
Experienced in the technical design of Civil Land Development projects servicing public state and municipal clients, private residential, commercial, and industrial clients
Experienced as a Project Manager of Land Development projects from feasibility analysis, through design, permitting, bidding and construction
Experienced in leading a team of engineers and planners, including mentoring, directing work, workload allocation, and in driving positive culture and employee morale
Provide Leadership/Mentorship/Motivation to staff
Take an active role in recruitment and development of new staff
Serve as Project Manager for major clients
Serve as a PM or as a technical resource to develop studies, reports, plans, specifications and estimates
Provide independent QA/QC on projects
Work closely with other KCI Disciplines to market/cross-sell/complete work
Prepares technical and fee proposals
Active in local business associations, develop business development materials, and market to architects and developers
Participate in the development of annual business planning and on-going financial stewardship of the Land Development practice
Must be a highly self-motivated, dynamic individual
Directly reports to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Practice Leader
Provide leadership and guidance to Project Managers (PMs) and Senior Project Managers (Sr. PMs), and staff within the practice
Support the professional growth and development of Sr. PMs, PMs, and staff. Provide technical project and staff oversight
Assume responsibility for the business within the practice, focusing on achieving budgeted margins, project health, and effective cash management across collective projects
Collaborate closely with other Practice Leaders to share best practices and optimize collective success
Hire and manage the work routine of all assigned staff and assign job activities as required
Track and coordinate practice performance results
Provide project and client leads to other practice leaders to grow their practices
Serve as project manager on select projects
Ensure a high level of quality on all projects within practice
Lead recruiting and retention efforts to attract and retain top talent within the practice
Develop and deliver timely annual employee performance appraisals for assigned staff
Mentor staff, leading in their training and development
Lead negotiations of contract terms, scopes, and fees with clients/subconsultants
Lead project schedule development from inception to completion for projects with Practice
Develop monthly progress reports and invoices for projects
Prepare monthly staff utilization plans
Operate within specified corporate or project budget parameters. Provide input to unbilled work authorizations and forward to the Regional Practice Leader and operations manager
Provide monthly cash management (WIP/AR) comments to Finance and the Project Management Office
Provide weekly new project budget data to project analysts
Drive business development initiatives by maximizing opportunities with existing and new clients, gathering valuable insights for business planning purposes, and cross-selling other KCI services where applicable
Lead project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and the preparation of qualification/experience statements within Practice
Lead identification of new business opportunities, coordinating and participating in project presentations to clients and other external groups, developing and organizing proposal teams and promoting KCI’s capabilities among existing and prospective clients within Practice
Develop and maintain customer relationships by soliciting monthly performance feedback, identifying client needs, and identifying the next project
Provide input for the annual business development plan to achieve sales target to the Regional Practice Leader
Provide and review annual market research in preparation for annual business plan development
Provide market trends to the Regional Practice Leader and Service Line Leader for strategic planning purposes
Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
Ensure practice fulfills Quality Management System compliance requirements
Participate and contribute to annual leadership meeting
Participate in and contribute to applicable regional office forums
Represent KCI in technical/industry and community organizations
Develop project specific safety plans as needed. Ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations
Deliver all projects on time, within budget and at a high level of quality while fully meeting the scope
Monitor effective use of equipment and personnel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 7 years of related professional experience, or 11 years of equivalent professional experience
Progressive professional and increasing project management and organizational management experience
Proven experience in project management roles within the technical practice
Demonstrated leadership capability to build and lead teams of technical practitioners and/or project managers
Strong interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage budgets, project margins, and cash flow
Experience in business development, with a focus on maximizing client relationships and identifying growth opportunities
Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the Practice
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions
Adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in relevant software and tools use in the practice area
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to the service line
Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Training within six months of start date
Preferred
Professional license or certification within the field of expertise preferred
Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Family friendly benefits
Collaborative working environment
Training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career
Company
KCI
KCI is a 100-percent employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States and beyond.
1001-5000 employees
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Christopher Griffith
Chairman of the Board / CEO
Jason Hardebeck
Chief Technology Officer
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