Practice Leader

KCI Technologies•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. THE COMPANY KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning. KCI is currently ranked #53 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation. KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career. We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team! KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply. KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Professional license or certification within the field of expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

Procuring and managing KCI’s CM/CEI work in Western Engineering Divisions of NC.
Technical expertise in road, bridge and utility construction management & inspection, as well as experience in transit, facilities and public works projects.
Project management and supervision of staff/projects within the NC CM/CEI Practice.
Serving as the Practice Lead and/or as a Senior Project Manager for assigned projects.
Business development and growing the practice with new and existing public and private clients.
Maintaining active participation in professional and business organizations within their geographic region.
Providing business development support within that region.
Managing schedules of the staff within that region.
Supporting other Practices and Disciplines located within that region.
Coordinating with other Practice Leaders within the CM discipline to ensure maximum utilization of staff and resources within the Regional Practice.
Providing leadership and guidance to Project Managers (PMs) and Senior Project Managers (Sr. PMs), and staff within the practice.
Supporting the professional growth and development of Sr. PMs, PMs, and staff.
Providing technical project and staff oversight.
Assuming responsibility for the business within the practice, focusing on achieving budgeted margins, project health, and effective cash management across collective projects.
Collaborating closely with other Practice Leaders to share best practices and optimize collective success.
Hiring and managing the work routine of all assigned staff and assigning job activities as required.
Tracking and coordinating practice performance results.
Providing project and client leads to other practice leaders to grow their practices.
Serving as project manager on select projects.
Ensuring a high level of quality on all projects within practice.
Leading recruiting and retention efforts to attract and retain top talent within the practice.
Developing and delivering timely annual employee performance appraisals for assigned staff.
Mentoring staff, leading in their training and development.
Leading negotiations of contract terms, scopes, and fees with clients/subconsultants.
Leading project schedule development from inception to completion for projects with Practice.
Developing monthly progress reports and invoices for projects.
Preparing monthly staff utilization plans.
Operating within specified corporate or project budget parameters.
Providing input to unbilled work authorizations and forward to the Regional Practice Leader and operations manager.
Providing monthly cash management (WIP/AR) comments to Finance and the Project Management Office.
Providing weekly new project budget data to project analysts.
Driving 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.
Leading project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and the preparation of qualification/experience statements within Practice.
Leading 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.
Developing and maintaining customer relationships by soliciting monthly performance feedback, identifying client needs, and identifying the next project.
Providing input for the annual business development plan to achieve sales target to the Regional Practice Leader.
Providing and reviewing annual market research in preparation for annual business plan development.
Providing market trends to the Regional Practice Leader and Service Line Leader for strategic planning purposes.
Complying with all KCI policies and procedures.
Ensuring practice fulfills Quality Management System compliance requirements.
Participating and contributing to annual leadership meeting.
Participating in and contributing to applicable regional office forums.
Representing KCI in technical/industry and community organizations.
Developing project specific safety plans as needed.
Ensuring compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
Delivering all projects on time, within budget and at a high level of quality while fully meeting the scope.
Monitoring effective use of equipment and personnel.