Practice Leader - Power

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

 

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 employee’s 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 #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.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

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. 

 

• 10+ years of experience in outdoor lighting design and asset or electrical distribution design industry preferred.
• Experience leading a team of project managers and designers to deliver various types of overhead and underground outdoor lighting projects utilizing utility design standards.
• Project Management experience required, with experience in managing and growing a design team.
• Experience in developing and managing project managers.
• Experience managing client expectations and developing business.
• Proposal preparation including scope, schedule and fee. Contract management and billing.
• Strong design knowledge in outdoor lighting and electrical distribution required. 
• Prepare written technical proposals, assemble teams to meet client criteria, and develop professional relationships.
• This position requires a demonstrated leader with a broad knowledge of outdoor lighting and the processes required to develop design packages utilizing utility design standards.
• Will be required to train and develop staff.
• Successful candidate should have local client contacts and the ability to bring in business.

Leadership and Management:

 

• Supporting Duke Energy in distribution design delivery, invoicing, designer development and customer satisfaction.
• Utilization of Dynamics for project health, invoicing, subcontractor payments, etc.
• 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 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.
• Assume responsibility that all projects within practice follow the quality control procedures outlined in the approved Quality Control Manual for the specific Practice.
• Works within the specific Practice and all interna