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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 #50 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.

The 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.

• Experienced in the technical design of Civil Land Development projects servicing public state and municipal clients, private residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
• Experienced as a Project Manager of Land Development projects from feasibility analysis, through design, permitting, bidding and construction. 
• Experienced in leading a team of engineers and planners, including mentoring, directing work, workload allocation, and in driving positive culture and employee morale. 
• Provide Leadership/Mentorship/Motivation to staff.
• Take an active role in recruitment and development of new staff
• Serve as Project Manager for major clients.
• Serve as a PM or as a technical resource to develop studies, reports, plans, specifications and estimates
• Provide independent QA/QC on projects
• Work closely with other KCI Disciplines to market/cross-sell/complete work.
• Prepares technical and fee proposals.
• Active in local business associations, develop business development materials, and market to architects and developers.
• Participate in the development of annual business planning and on-going financial stewardship of the Land Development practice. 
• Must be a highly self-motivated, dynamic individual.
• Directly reports to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Practice Leader.

Leadership and Management:
• Provide leadership and guidance to Project Managers (PMs) and Senior Project Managers (Sr. PMs), and staff within the practice.
• Support the professional growth and development of Sr. PMs, PMs, and staff. 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.

Recruitment, Retention, and Professional Development:
• 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.

Financial Management:
• 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 operations manager.
• Provide monthly cash management (WIP/AR) comments to Finance and the Project Management Office.
• Provide weekly new project budget data to project analysts.

Business Development and Marketing:
• 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.

Client Relationship Management:
• 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.
• 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.

Compliance and Reporting:
• 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.

Safety and Project Management:
• 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.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation.

Education and/or Work Experience 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.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:
• Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Training within six months of start date. 

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Preferred:
• Professional license or certification within the field of expertise preferred.

• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.