Survey Practice Leader

KCI Technologies Inc.•Newark, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Mid-Atlantic Survey Practice has a leadership opportunity and we are looking for a licensed Land Surveyor to lead our team in Newark, DE. The Survey 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. This ideal candidate will have 15 years of leadership experience and is a Professional Land Surveyor. This person will be responsible for the management, growth, and development of the local Survey Practice.

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

Provide leadership and guidance to Project Surveyors and the rest of the staff within the practice
Support the professional growth and development of internal team; 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 Service Line Leader
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 or Service Line 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