Regional Practice Leader - Power Distribution

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the assigned region.
• Be highly engaged in the client relationships to grow trust and develop business through Account Development activities.
• Work closely with leadership and legal counsel for new client contract review.
• Engage in regional client leadership relationship building efforts.
• Own and understand the P&L statement for assigned region and work to achieve the desired results.
• Work closely with front line leadership; Practice Leaders and Project Managers, to ensure their region is meeting client targets for Quality, Quantity, Cost and Commitment, and quickly address deficiencies as they are identified.
• Develop and execute an approved staffing plan to meet the business needs of our client while supporting the internal business plan.
• Support other power sector RPL’s in times of work expansion or contraction (utilize available capacity).
• Work closely with QTTI leadership to create a seamless continuity between the two work groups.
• Address QTTI KPI’s that need attention and appropriately celebrate achievements of KPI’s met.
• Support the personal development of employees while maintaining budget allocations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in electrical distribution design industry.
• ABET Accredited Engineering Degree Preferred.
• Professional Engineering License Preferred.
• Experience leading a team of designers to deliver various types of overhead and underground electric distribution projects utilizing utility design and construction standards.
• Experience in leading those who manage front line employees.
• Project management experience required, with experience in managing and growing a design team.
• Experience in developing and managing project managers in electric distribution.
• Experience meeting client expectations and developing business.
• Experience with working in the Investor Owned Utility (IOU) business model and regulatory environment.
• Proposal engagement including identifying expertise, scope, schedule and fee as directed by leadership.
• Manage contingent worker invoicing and billing questions when needed.
• Manage regional relationships with contracted staffing agencies.
• Strong design knowledge in electrical distribution required.
• Prepare written technical proposals, assemble teams to meet client criteria, and develop professional relationships.
• Position requires a leader with demonstrated experience and a broad knowledge of the electric distribution industry and the processes required to develop design packages utilizing client specific design standards.
• Demonstrated experience in training and developing staff for current and future roles.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and supporting a safe work culture.
• Experience in storm restoration and specifically damage assessment.
• Demonstrated experience in positively supporting change.
• Examples, new organization, work management and design systems replacement or upgrades.

Leadership And Strategic Planning

• Lead all similar technical practices within the designated regional market and/or geography.
• Provide support to Practice Leaders to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with other regional practices to utilize shared expertise and implement best practices.
• Contribute to the development and execution of growth strategies and business plans.
• Engage in collaborative efforts with other Regional Practice Leaders within the organization to drive collective success.
• Provide and foster a culture of performance excellence and collaboration.

Business Development And Client Relationship Management

• Take ownership of business development efforts, focusing on expanding the regional practice beyond existing clients.
• Foster and nurture client relationships, identify opportunities for expansion, and introduce new services or geographic markets within the realm of our technical expertise.
• Provide project and client leads to other regional practice leaders to grow their regional practices.
• Represent KCI in technical societies and community organizations.
• Stay informed and track market trends for annual business planning and long-term strategic planning purposes.

Recruitment, Retention, And Professional Development

• Support recruiting and retention efforts to attract and retain top talent within the regional practice.
• Prepare and deliver timely annual employee performance appraisals for assigned staff.
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
• Provide input and recommendations for technical training as well as management and leadership development of staff.

Financial Management And Reporting

• Work with the Sector President, Region Executive, Service Line Leader and the CFO to develop the annual budget.
• Meet annual Performance Agreements targets.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope and quality commitments.
• Negotiate scope, schedule, and fee estimates for large and significant projects.
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters.

Project Management And Execution

• Maintain effective use of equipment and personnel.
• Provide technical project and staff oversight.
• Serve as project manager on large or significant projects.
• Develop project-specific safety plans.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
• Meet regularly with clients to review project progress.