Practice Leader

Job Description

• We are looking for a Business Practice Leader (BPL) for our Texas Transportation Business Practice, with a focus on municipal transportation services.
• The Practice provides planning and design of transportation projects statewide for county and local governments.
• The position can be based out of either our Austin, Houston, San Antonio, or Round Rock offices.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong practice building and operations management background.
• They will be capable of leading and conducting business development activities, pursuing new clients/projects, and serving as a senior project manager on project deliveries.
• Client-Focused - We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.
• Performance-Driven - We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.
• Community-Minded - We are vested in the work we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.
• Socially Responsible - We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.
• Growth Oriented - We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees .

Responsibilities

• Setting the overall direction of the Practice through the development, maintenance, and implementation of a Business Practice and Operations Plan.
• Day-to-day management of the Practice.
• Project pursuit leadership and management.
• Monitoring the quality and financial success of projects performed by the Practice.
• Directly and through subordinates ensuring that sales, revenue, and profitability goals for the Practice are achieved and delivery schedules are met.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• A minimum of 15 years with an engineering company with an emphasis on transportation planning and design, with progressively responsible experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
• Proven business development experience and success.
• Proven track record of successful project management of transportation projects.
• A self-starter with previous leadership/mentoring experience and a desire to work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comprehensive experience in the preparation, budgeting, negotiation, and administration of teaming agreements and contracts.
• Strong technical capabilities in design and planning.
• Strong public speaking skills.

THE BENEFITS:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program.
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses And/or Dependent Care.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible).
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health.
• Non-Profit 501c3.
• Education and Training Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Discounts.
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service .

Requirements

• Pronoun:  Male / Female
• Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Experience:  15 Years
• Skills:  Strong Public Speaking and Problem-solving Skills
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