Korn Ferry · 21 hours ago
Principal, Co-Office Leader
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $275K/yr
15+ years expVanderweil Engineers is a well-established firm specializing in MEP/FP engineering and related services, seeking a Principal, Co-Office Leader to join their Alexandria, Virginia office. The role involves leading the office, overseeing project delivery, managing client relationships, and driving business development initiatives to enhance the firm's local presence.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Confidently lead, inspire, develop, strengthen and expand Vanderweil’s Alexandria, Virginia office
Represent Vanderweil on relevant projects with the support of the project execution team
Oversee project delivery, ensuring schedules, costs, quality, and profitability are met
Champion Vanderweil’s strategic plan, lead change and expand Vanderweil’s expertise to drive growth within the office and across the organization
Manage and enhance existing client and partner relationships while identifying and developing relationships with new clients, agencies, contractors, and suppliers
Balance solid project management disciplines with strong technical and quality control oversight to ensure projects are completed competently on schedule, within budget, to utilization target, and at a standard that meets client expectations
Interpret and analyze field and laboratory data
Build diverse, inclusive and capable teams within a high-performance culture
Create an environment of talent growth, empowerment, and inclusion where talent is developed and led through effective performance management and talent evaluation systems
Ensure all people management processes are adhered to including the performance management process and the talent and succession process
Conduct periodic project reviews and goal setting reviews with Project Managers and any other direct reports
Invest in the growth and development of direct reports and other identified talent across Vanderweil
Develop the strategy and lead business development initiatives for the Alexandria office
Identify project opportunities in existing and new project areas, develop proposals and project budgets, prepare workplans and secure new business
Collaborate with firm Principals and upper management to coordinate business development and resource management
Develop and execute quarterly business plans, set goals and targets for the office to expand both technical services provided and market areas
Manage and enhance existing client relationships while proactively engaging with and building new relationships with prospective clients, agencies, contractors and suppliers
Proactively enhance technical capabilities and talent within the office
Monitor and ensure thorough implementation of QA & QC policy on all projects including designs, drawings, specifications, construction cost estimates, reports, applications for approval and permits and other deliverables in accordance with QA/QC policy
Qualification
Required
A minimum of fifteen (15) years in the consulting engineering industry, with demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity
The successful candidate should have a strong reputation and network within the MEP space across the country, with strong relationships across the Alexandria, Virginia market
MEP experience across the governmental, commercial, or science and technology sectors is a plus
Stellar reputation in the industry with the highest level of integrity
Exceptional commercial acumen, meeting with potential customers and clients and building strong industry-wide relationship with key leaders
Leading success in producing sustainable improvement in business processes
Is business savvy; demonstrated financial acumen, accomplished at identifying, capturing and executing on projects, effective negotiator and accomplished at mitigating financial, legal and other business risks through contracts
Leading business transformation and change with the ability to identify business opportunities and issues. Be a prudent change agent, able to integrate into a new organization effectively
Be an extremely strong team builder throughout all areas of the organization; be decisive and biased for action
Strong people leader with an ability to manage and motivate cross-functional, diverse teams. Possess a charismatic leadership style coupled with a strong team orientation
Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
A solid understanding of current trends and technology for MEP services is required
A four-year degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline is required
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
Company
Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance.
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