Group Director

Role Overview

• Responsible for direction and supervision of the development, monitoring, and management of the operating budgets for the departments within the Group and coordination with the office's budget.
• Responsible for the oversight of the group (multiple departments) activities, establish priorities, and assign staff to projects.
• Collaborate with other groups, offices, and divisions on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
• Drives the implementation of the firm’s strategic plan and SSA process on project pursuits and markets with the Group and office, including development of strategic planning strategies.
• Drives the implementation of the firm's contracting (SCA) process through project delivery and contracting activities including scope, work plan and fee reviews for all contracting activities impacting the group.
• Drives the implementation of the firm's project delivery (SDA) process including Work Planning, Monthly Project Reviews and other project performance methods to ensure quality work, on time, on schedule, to the client's satisfaction.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities
• Maintains client contacts to ensure client satisfaction.
• Leads and assists in sales and marketing efforts for department's growth.
• Assists in the development and execution of the office strategic plan.
• May participate of the Office Leadership Team (OLT)
• Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of department staff within the group, including supporting Department Managers with the development of plans for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession planning.
• Actively manages assigned project management activities (project scope, schedule, budget and quality management) and performs technical discipline tasks including research, reports, design, specifications, and plan preparation.
• Leads a group including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 25 but typically 35-40 or more employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field
• 12 years relevant experience including 4 years supervisory experience

Benefits

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