Director, Office Leader

Company Description

CRB's nearly 1,800 expert professionals drive innovative, life-changing and life-saving solutions for manufacturers in the life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our mission, vision and core values put client satisfaction and employee experience at the center of everything we do. See us at crbgroup.com.

Job Description

With the growth of the organization, CRB are opening a new office in Bridgewater Township, NJ. This role will serve as the leader of the office overseeing an integrated Design and Construction team that will report directly to the Vice President for the region. 

The role of the Office Leader is to set and communicate the strategic vision and cultural atmosphere for the office and further the integration of our businesses in both our internal and external endeavors. The Office Leader will be responsible for leadership and oversight of the New Jersey office and achieving key goals, both tactical and strategic, on a consistent basis.  The expectation is that the Office Leader will have the motivation and passion for providing team leadership, business development, and growth of an integrated design and construction team. 

The Office Leader will work directly with the Regional Leaders and a variety of team members, including firm principals and project leaders, to ensure general business operations and field execution management objectives are met.  This position will require high levels of energy and drive, the ability to maintain a strong sense of focus and purpose under pressure, a capability to work independently, and a strong and unwavering personal and business integrity. 

Approximately 30% of the Office Leader’s time will be spent supporting projects, either through direct project management or as a Project Executive or sponsor.  The remainder of the Office Leader’s time will be spent fulfilling the roles as outlined below. 

• Responsible for promoting a strong safety culture, centered on CRB’s overall commitment to operating a safe work place both in the office and at the jobsite
• Set and communicate the strategic vision and cultural atmosphere for the office
• Lead annual business planning efforts for the office and define how the company’s strategic vision and annual goals will be adopted and delivered through execution at an office level
• Serve as client point of contact for new and existing clients by participating in business development and networking activities, maintaining personal client relationships, and acting as Project Executive on ongoing projects
• Develop win and project delivery strategies for key pursuits and ensure an integrated approach is consistently applied to each project whenever possible
• Develop and grow the office using a decentralized and entrepreneurial model by identifying strategic growth opportunities in new markets, client bases, or other avenues while retaining commitment to core values and culture
• Responsible for overall office financials for design and construction operations and for meeting revenue, growth, and profitability targets as agreed to with the CSG and DSG RLs.   
• Manage key, strategic projects where appropriate and deliver projects on time and within budget while meeting client satisfaction goals
• Set and enforce workplace standards in line with CRB’s core values
• Support Group Leaders and assist them with their roles and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction, or Business-related field
• 12+ years of experience in design/construction industry
• 10+ years of experience in Life Sciences industry
• 2+ years of experience in management or direct oversight of design and/or construction teams
• Experience with design/build integration at a project and operational level
• Experience with Business Development and Client Management
• Experience with Business Operations with a proven track record of accountability and profitability
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence a must
• Fully bought in on CRB’s core values and cultural identity

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

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