NW Planning Practice Leader

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Seattle, WA 98101Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $175,000.00 - $215,000.00 SalaryJob Category: PlanningLochner, an Egis company is recruiting for a Planning Lead, you will support the continued performance and growth of the West Region Planning practice by leading strategic planning efforts in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) market. This role will also provide leadership and support to the PNW Program Management initiatives. 

Lochner joined Egis, a global infrastructure consulting, engineering, and operations firm, expanding our capabilities while preserving the values and culture that define who we are. Egis is a global leader in Transportation (all modes), Cities (vertical and horizontal infrastructure), and Community Resources (energy, water, and Environmental).

 

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

 

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.  Lochner – learn more about us

Your Impact:

Under the direction of the West Region Planning Lead, you will support the continued performance and growth of the West Region Planning practice by leading strategic planning efforts in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) market. This role will also provide leadership and support to the PNW Program Management initiatives.   

 

In this role, you will support business development and pursuing new opportunities, within the context of an ambitious growth plan, you will position and differentiate the team to win more projects and increase the company’s market share, working with transportation clients and acting as a Subject Matter Expert in the delivery and oversight of these projects.

 

Project Management



Lead, manage and provide technical expertise for mid-to-large size projects and programs.


Manage multi-disciplinary teams.


Manage project scope, budgets and schedules





Apply effective stakeholder management.


Have experience in developing project schedules, scope and budget, as well as having other fundamental project management capabilities


Provide strong leadership and interpersonal skills directing support staff while utilizing effective communication skills



 

Marketing and Business Development



Help develop the vision and support business plans to drive the region's growth in planning and program management, leveraging a strong understanding of the local marketplace, competitive landscape, and opportunities.


Work closely with the state business development lead and marketing team on development and implementation of local marketing and growth strategies.


Position the firm for key pursuits through early client engagement, strategic teaming, and capture planning. Represent the firm at client meetings, industry events, and other business functions. Develop relationships with local leaders from key teaming partner firms and take active leadership roles in professional organizations at local level. Support office in developing strategic teaming partnerships and subsequent agreements.


Schedule periodic meetings with key client personnel in coordination with PMs, staff and other members of leadership as appropriate.


Leverage experience and relationships in the local market to support business pursuits



 

 

 

Business Strategy and Implementation



Support the development of office-level action plans to support the regional business plan and encourage strong debate and analysis for growth in an area or discipline.


Support compliance with company expectations for staff utilization and implement corrective action plans when/where needed. Resolve high level operational concerns or problems as soon as practicable and take actionable steps to remediate impacts and enhance performance.


Assess and anticipate talent needs to best understand current and future gaps and bench strength.


Support team recruiting efforts to align with growth strategy.


Drive alignment between regional strategy, project delivery performance, and resource planning to ensure sustainable growth.



 

Finance and Operations



Support and drive profitability of the planning and program management practice and associated projects.


Measure and monitor budget and operational perfor