Practice Leader, Structural

 As the Practice Lead you will be responsible for the technical leadership and advancement of the Structural Engineering Practice.  You will engage in the generation of Practice growth objectives in collaboration with the Senior Director and the Director of Engineering.  You will use extensive technical knowledge to direct and implement designs, develop and mentor teammates, participate in strategic planning, build strong internal relationships with other market leadership, and participate in marketing, project planning, business development, thought leadership, proposal development, and client interviews.  

Job Summary

The Practice Leader establishes, manages, and leads practice efforts. Develops innovative solutions for all practice projects including project delivery, risk management, quality of design and technical processes, financial management and project-team personnel

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and executes team business plan and marketing strategy. Guide and lead others based on deep expertise in a specific market.  
• Provides expertise in client management for contract negotiation, winning work strategy, growing market share, and ability to act as a trusted advisor to clients. 
• Responsible for managing a team ensuring direct mentorship and employee development strategies. Drives team for success in financial health, people health and client satisfaction. 
• Guide and oversee Team Leaders and Senior Project Managers. May act as lead project manager for multiple projects and mentor and grow other project managers and technical staff. 
• Responsible for winning work and growing market share by leading proposal and pursuit initiatives. 

Required Education & Experience

• Outstanding leadership presence and communications skills with the ability to inspire and quickly build trust and develop collaborative relationships across all markets and working groups internally and the throughout the industry.
• A fresh, forward-looking approach and the willingness and vision to act as a change agent.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to support, facilitate, lead, and motivate others through influence and respect.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum 15+ years’ experience in structural engineering on a wide variety of projects.  Minimum 5+ years’ team management experience.
• Professional Engineer Registration required.
• Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately.

Salary range for this position varies between $145,000 – $185,000, depending upon applicable experience. 

LEO A DALY offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, financial stability, and work-life balance. Highlights include affordable medical, dental and vision plans, retirement savings with company matching and supplemental benefits such as:

• Accident and Critical Illness
• HSA + FSA options
• Commuter Benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability options
• Parental Leave

Why Join LEO A DALY?

At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems.  Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.

LEO A DALY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY LLC, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at 402-391-8111 or by email at [email protected] . For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights.