Managing Principal - Principal-in-Charge

Huitt-Zollars•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Managing Principal - Principal-in-Charge Role Description: The Managing Principal (MP) will serve as a Principal-in-Charge (PIC) and as a Project Manager (PM) on key projects. The Managing Principal shall be responsible for the Company’s Brand, People, Project Delivery, Quality, and Administrative activities in a specific location/geography through other PICs and PMs within the office, and the Utilization of the Staff within the office. This position is an added-on role to the current PIC functions and responsibilities of which this person is currently assigned. Location: Dallas, Texas Reports to: Practice Area Leader Employment Type: 40 FT Hours Compensation Type: Salary Education: Bachelor's in Architecture required

Requirements

Professional License (PE, RA, RPLS, etc.)
Must currently be operating as a Principal in Charge, and will continue to operate as a PIC
Proven PIC performance – have exceled as an acting PIC within operations, sales, project teams
Commitment to being active within the community to foster and cultivate new/existing relationships
Proven track record of profitable, high-performing operations
Drive and influence a positive, engaging corporate culture
Strong leadership and communication skills
Minimum 10 years A/E experience
Ability to influence effectively communicate both written and orally
Bachelor's in Architecture required

Responsibilities

Leads the Practice Area in a local geographic market.
Serves a successful PIC on projects.
Serves as a mentor and resources to other Principals in a geographic market.
Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service.
Promotes and engages in HZ's culture/morale, trainings, policies & procedures, and operations within the firm, and throughout the local community and industry.
Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and is responsible for assigned portion of office/practice sales goal and individual sales goal (if applicable).
Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals).
Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives.
Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations within the office.
Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.
Responsible for overall office target utilization, including facilitating workshare between practices and offices. Also, ensures proper staff is assigned to projects within the office.
Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget.
Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team.
Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance.
Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm.
Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.
Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met.
Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal.
Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals).
Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market.
Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service.
Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives.
Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project.
Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget.
Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team.
Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance.
Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm.
Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.
Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met.
Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.
Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.
BRAND/CULTURE Instill the corporate culture of Huitt-Zollars into the local office, lead by example, and serve as a role model.
Identify short and long-range new opportunities for the firm within the geographic market outside and/or in addition to the identified current markets being practiced in the office, and stay informed of local economic trends.
Leads the Practice Area in a local geographic market.
Participate in local (non- specific to a particular practice area) business development activities; i.e. Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, etc.
Lead internal and external administrative communications.
Ensure all communications/deliverables are compliant with the Huitt-Zollars’ Brand Identity Guide.
Enforce company policies in local office.
PEOPLE/HUMAN RESOURCES Manage and oversee staff utilization to meet or exceed office’s utilization goal.
Manage indirect labor activities (to include expenses) to benefit the firm.
Provide leadership, oversight, and guidance to PICs by mentoring and motivating staff on issues such as performance feedback, technical guidance, financial management, and client relations.
Facilitate local interviewing, hiring and terminations, training employees, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing issues/complaints, and resolving problems in close coordination with PICs and Practice Area Leaders (PALs).
PROJECT OVERSIGHT Ensure responsible parties are undertaking appropriate action to collect ARs while documenting activities.
Review project close-outs and take appropriate corrective actions within the office to improve performance.
QUALITY Ensure corporate quality management processes are implemented and followed throughout the office.
Prepare “Office Initiatives” and assure their successful completion.
ADMINISTRATIVE Oversee administrative operations within the local office.
Evaluate needs and prepare capital requests necessary to support local resources.
Conduct operations and business development meetings at appropriate frequencies with PICs and PMs in office.
MP Expectations Hiring/firing oversight (alongside supervisor and/or other key leaders)
Proper utilization of local staff
Face of the company and to the local community
Quality Control (System)
Coordinate project support with the Chief Business Officer
Training
Drive an engaging corporate culture
A/R Collections
Utilization goal of 0%-30%