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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 employees 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 #48 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.
Duties, Responsibilities & Other
Must have 10+ years in managing basic contracts, fee estimation, project set-up and execution of work. It is preferred though not required that the candidate have an understanding of the Standard Guideline for the Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data as outlined in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 38-02 and 38-22 .
Target candidate will have the overall responsibility for securing and delivering profitable projects pertaining to Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE).
Responsible for staff development, project execution, and procurement of work.
Assists in sales activities and effectively establishes and maintains good long-term relationships with strategic clients.
Regularly interfaces with existing and potential clients to secure new assignments.
Participates in the quarterly review meetings, monthly operating meetings and is otherwise responsible for setting and meeting the financial performance goals of the Practice.
Prepares technical and fee proposals.
Oversees all business operations for efficiency, accuracy and compliance with, policies and procedures.
Analyzes backlog, resources and sales to determine priorities and needs and coordinates with Regional Practice Leader to secure necessary resources and equipment.
Must be a highly self-motivated dynamic individual.
Serves as a Practice Leader in the designated Discipline.
Directly reports to South Regional Practice Leader.
Good communication, supervisory and mentoring skills, reliable, attention to details and accuracy are necessary.
Valid driver's license required to travel as needed to project sites.
Performs QA/QC reviews for project or task deliverables
Target candidate will be required working with office CAD and Survey staff to complete project deliverables.
Complete Annual individual Training Program
Complete other duties as required/assigned
Service as project manager on select projects
Provide technical project and staff oversight
Provide monthly project updates to project analysts
Provide monthly WIP/AR comments to the operation manager
Provide project and clients leads to other regional practice leaders to grow their regional practices
Negotiate scope, schedule, and fee estimates for large and significant projects
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 -15 years of professional experience.
Appropriate professional certification preferred.
Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
Performance Expectations
Complete Annual Individual Training Program
Prepare and deliver timely annual employee performance appraisals for assigned staff
Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
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 Oracle sales target to the discipline manager and submit by January 1
Work with the Discipline Manager, Regional/Practice Leaders, and the CFO to develop annual budget between September 1 and November 15
Answer questions at monthly town hall meetings
Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
Ensure practice fulfills ISO compliance requirements
Hire and manage work routine of all assigned staff and assign job activities as required
Meet annual Performance Agreements targets
Meet monthly or more frequently as necessary with the Discipline Manager, Regional/Practice Leader(s), and the CFO to review financial performance, business development activities, and staffing
Complete other duties as required/assigned
Participate and contribute to annual leadership meeting(includes PLEP training)
Participate in and contribute to applicable regional office forums
Represent KCI in one technical society and one community organization
Review annual Employee Satisfaction Survey and implement required corrective actions
Provide input to annual market research between June 1 and August 31
Provide market trends to the Discipline Manager for the strategic planning sessions
Provide project and client leads to other regional practice leaders to grow their regional practices
Report monthly proposal results to operations manager
With the Discipline Manager, review annual market research between June 1 and August 31
Chart and coordinate practice performance results
Deliver all projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
Meet biweekly or more frequently as necessary with project team on all projects/tasks greater than $50K in fees
Meet monthly with clients to review project progress
Monitor effective use of equipment and personnel
Negotiate scope, schedule, and fee estimates for large and significant projects
Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
Prepare monthly progress reports and invoices for projects
Prepare monthly staff utilization plans
Provide input to unbilled work authorizations and forward to the operations manager
Provide monthly project updates to project analysts
Provide monthly WIP/AR comments to the operations manager
Provide technical project and staff oversight
Provide weekly new project budget data to project analysts
Serve as project manager on select projects
Develop project specific safety plans.Ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations
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.
Full-Time Regular - 40 hours