Regional Practice Leader
About The Position
The Regional Practice Leader (RPL) is a leadership position combining technical expertise with strategic vision and business management to drive growth and success across multiple practices within a KCI regional practice. The role leads similar technical practices across a designated regional market or geography, supports Practice Leaders, and collaborates with other regional practices and Regional Practice Leaders to promote project success, client satisfaction, shared expertise, best practices, performance excellence, and collaboration. The RPL leads regional business development and client relationship efforts, develops growth strategies and business plans, identifies opportunities with existing and new clients, and represents KCI in technical societies and community organizations. The role also supports recruiting, retention, employee performance reviews, and staff development. The position works with the Sector President, Region Executive, Service Line Leader, and CFO on annual budgeting; meets Performance Agreement targets; and manages project scope, schedules, fees, budgets, and quality commitments. The RPL oversees staff and equipment, manages significant projects, develops project-specific safety plans, ensures compliance with applicable safety regulations, and meets with clients to review project progress. Travel may be necessary to support regional initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related AEC industry field and at least 10 years of related professional experience, or 14 years of equivalent professional experience.
- Typically 10 or more years of progressive professional experience with increasing project management and organizational management responsibilities in the AEC industry.
- Proven leadership skills and a record of successful project management, business management, and team collaboration.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to drive business development efforts and achieve growth targets.
- Willingness to travel as necessary to support regional initiatives.
- Ability to complete KCI PM Training and Contract Training within six months of the start date.
- Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.
- Motor vehicle checks may be required based on the position.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or MBA.
- Professional license or certification within the field of expertise.
Responsibilities
- Lead similar technical practices within the designated regional market or geography.
- Support Practice Leaders to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
- Collaborate with other regional practices to share expertise and implement best practices.
- Contribute to the development and execution of growth strategies and business plans.
- Collaborate with other Regional Practice Leaders to advance collective success.
- Foster a culture of performance excellence and collaboration.
- Lead business development efforts to expand the regional practice beyond existing clients.
- Build and maintain client relationships, identify opportunities for expansion, and introduce services or geographic markets within KCI’s technical expertise.
- Provide project and client leads to other regional practice leaders.
- Represent KCI in technical societies and community organizations.
- Track market trends for annual business planning and long-term strategic planning.
- Support recruiting and retention efforts.
- Prepare and deliver timely annual performance appraisals for assigned staff.
- Comply with KCI policies and procedures.
- Provide input and recommendations for technical training and management and leadership development.
- Work with the Sector President, Region Executive, Service Line Leader, and CFO to develop the annual budget.
- Meet annual Performance Agreements targets.
- Deliver projects on time and within budget while meeting scope and quality commitments.
- Negotiate scope, schedule, and fee estimates for large and significant projects.
- Operate within corporate or project budget parameters.
- Monitor effective use of equipment and personnel.
- Provide technical project and staff oversight.
- Serve as project manager on large or significant projects.
- Develop project-specific safety plans and ensure compliance with Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
- Meet regularly with clients to review project progress.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Family-friendly benefits.
- Collaborative working environment.
- Training, mentoring, and resources to advance in your career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
