KCI · 2 days ago
Practice Leader- Coastal Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expKCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. The Coastal Engineering Practice Leader is responsible for providing leadership, technical direction, and strategic expansion of coastal engineering services, ensuring technical excellence and financial performance.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, technical direction, and mentorship to Project Managers (PMs), Senior Project Managers (Sr. PMs), and staff within the Coastal Engineering practice
Support professional growth through technical oversight in coastal processes, hydrodynamics, sediment transport, numerical modeling, and coastal design
Assume responsibility for the financial and operational performance of the coastal practice, including budgeted margins, project health, and effective cash management
Collaborate with other Practice Leaders (e.g., Transportation, Environmental, Structural, Water Resources) to deliver integrated coastal and waterfront solutions
Recruit, hire, and manage coastal engineering staff, assigning work aligned with technical expertise and project needs
Track, analyze, and report practice performance metrics
Provide project and client leads to other practices to support multidisciplinary project delivery
Serve as Project Manager or Technical Lead on select coastal engineering projects
Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, technically sound coastal engineering solutions
Lead recruiting and retention efforts to attract top coastal engineering talent
Conduct annual performance evaluations and support career development plans
Mentor staff in coastal engineering principles, modeling tools, design standards, construction support, and regulatory processes
Foster a collaborative and technically innovative practice culture
Lead negotiations of coastal project scopes, fees, and contract terms with clients and subconsultants
Oversee development of project schedules from planning and permitting through design and construction
Review and approve monthly progress reports and client invoices
Prepare monthly staff utilization and workload forecasts
Manage projects within corporate and project budget parameters
Provide input on unbilled work authorizations and coordinate with the Regional Practice Leader and Operations Manager
Provide monthly WIP/AR commentary related to coastal projects to Finance and the Project Management Office
Submit weekly new project budget information to project analysts
Drive business development for coastal engineering services by expanding relationships with existing clients and pursuing new market opportunities
Identify and pursue opportunities related to coastal resiliency, climate adaptation, shoreline protection, marine infrastructure, and waterfront development
Lead opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and preparation of qualifications and proposals specific to coastal engineering projects
Coordinate proposal teams and participate in client interviews and presentations
Promote KCI’s coastal engineering capabilities and integrated service offerings
Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing proactive communication, soliciting regular feedback, and identifying follow-on project opportunities
Provide input to the annual coastal practice business development plan to achieve sales targets
Conduct and review market research related to coastal infrastructure, resiliency funding, and regulatory trends
Communicate emerging coastal market trends and opportunities to the Regional Practice Leader and Service Line Leader
Ensure compliance with all KCI policies, procedures, and Quality Management System requirements
Participate in annual leadership meetings and regional office forums
Represent KCI in coastal engineering, marine, environmental, and professional organizations (e.g., ASCE COPRI, PIANC, CERF)
Support regulatory compliance related to coastal permitting agencies (e.g., USACE, NOAA, state coastal programs)
Develop and implement project-specific safety plans for coastal and marine construction activities
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations, including marine and waterfront safety requirements
Deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and at a high level of technical quality
Monitor effective utilization of personnel, vessels, equipment, and specialty coastal resources
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
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Family friendly benefits
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.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christopher Griffith
Chairman of the Board / CEO
Jason Hardebeck
Chief Technology Officer
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