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Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, architecture, construction management or related technical area.
California Professional Engineer certification is required.
15 or more years’ related experience in program management, office management, and business development.
Masters’ degree in related discipline can substitute for 1 year of work experience.
PhD degree in related discipline can substitute for up to 3 years of work experience.
Minimum 6 years general business/administrative experience
OR demonstrated equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities, and experience.
• Prior experience with financial metrics, staffing decisions, and strategic planning with operations.
• Working knowledge of diverse client base including federal, state, municipal, and private sectors.
• Ability to solve more complex people management problems/issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain client relationships.
• Effective communication skills (internal and external).
• Ability to think proactively and manage very complex situations.
• High degree of leadership skills.
This position requires successful completion of the URS Project Management Certification program within 6 months of hire. This certification program is a series of learning modules and is available on-line through the URS Learning Management System at no financial cost to the employee.
Job Description:
The Los Angeles Basin Manger is responsible for the day-to-day operations of their team and will work with Office Managers, Business Line Leaders, and Senior Consultants on strategic planning and growth initiatives. The Los Angeles Basin consists of Los Angeles General Engineering, Los Angeles CM/PM, Long Beach, Ontario, and Santa Ana offices.
Serves as a Principle In Charge on major pursuits.
General Management
• Implement the goals of the Los Angeles Basin consistent with the goals of the Southern California Region.
• Implement company growth strategies.
• Recruit top-level staff for current and future projects.
• Identify and mentor future Office Manager(s).
• Represent and advance URS in relevant industry associations.
• Provides organizational leadership and director for business endeavors that reasonably balance short-term and long-term objectives, provides for business and personal growth, and furthers the reputation and image of IE as a top-tier provider of engineering and consulting services.
• Responsible for the team management planning, organizing, controlling, reporting, and leading.
• Develops operating and growth plans including staffing.
• Maintains effective communication with team members and clients to facilitate early warning of budget, billing or payment concerns, as well as to coordinate technical, marketing, and administrative issues.
• Communicates significant issues upward to the next line of management in a timely manner.
• Tracks and reports on the team’s monthly financial performance, sales and backlog; may analyze and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepares monthly financial reports and attends status meetings.
• Reviews and submits for approval the team’s expenditures, including conference and professional activity approval requests.
• Assists with the annual budget planning process, including development and projections of team’s metrics and requirements for growth.
• Performs administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing corporate policies and procedures, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
• May develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory, or firm.
Project Management
• Plans, coordinates, develops, and monitors projects to completion.
• Works with multiple teams to pursue, manage, and deliver projects.
• Establishes, promotes, and assures quality on all projects and work performance.
• Proactively monitors projects to identify and address financial, safety, and liability issues, as well as to ensure completion on schedule.
• Identifies when project requirements exceed available technical skills or manpower capacity and develops plan of action with next level management to seek help from other work units, hire new staff, and/or subcontract work, etc.
• Closely monitors and manages the team’s weekly sold time and direct labor to ensure goals are met.
• Reviews and approves contracts and cost estimates.
Business Development/Client Management
• Strategizes, prioritizes, and tracks pursuit of new clients and project opportunities.
• Prepares and implements business development programs.
• Assists Business Line Managers in preparing and executing portion of their sales plan, as well as in the development of new business through strategic marketing.
• Participates in business development activities, including planning, scheduling, client relations, marketing, proposal preparation, and presentations.
• Maintains professional relations and contacts with clients, peers, and competitors.
• Presents and explains proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
• Consults or negotiates with clients to prepare project specifications.
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume online at www.urscorp.com and refer to Requisition # URS62627
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