Land Surveying Practice Leader

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project team members.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Ensure quality control standards are met and adhere to industry best practices.
• Train and mentor team members on Surveying best practices and technologies.
• Stay up to date with UAS regulations, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop marketing materials and strategies.
• Participate in industry conferences or events as a guest speaker or panelist to share insights and expertise.
• Assist in sales activities and maintenance of client relationships.
• Prepare technical and fee proposals.
• Participate in the preparation of surveys and contract documents, as required.
• Perform QA/QC reviews for project or task deliverables.
• Perform work under very limited supervision, exercising independent judgment and discretion on a regular or frequent basis.
• Directly report to Surveying and Mapping Lead.
• Responsible for staff development, project execution, and procurement of work.
• Responsible for establishing and achieving performance targets within the Practice.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, develop proposals, and build and maintain client relationships.