Regional Director (Operations) - HIKINEX

Summary:

The Regional Director is responsible for operational, practice, and business development in a geographic region. This position will collaborate with leadership across the organization to achieve his/her goals. A Regional Director will monitor and advise on all issues related to revenue and profitability. A Regional Director will also perform other professional services for the firm, such as Senior Practice Planner, Senior Project Manager, or Senior Engineer.

Essential Operational Functions:

Manages project managers and staff to ensure that the production of design and contract drawings is produced in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Ensures standards for product quality, equipment, and staff performance are maintained.

Initiates recommendations on purchases of new equipment and improvements to the office.

Monitors, reports, makes recommendations, and implements solutions on operating costs within functional areas.

Ensures contract documents are produced according to quality standards. Coordinates with QA on all issues related to project development

Ensures regional staff and supervisors are adhering to company policy.

Manages office and project budgets and controls expenses effectively.

Hires, trains, develops, and appraises staff effectively. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Consult with human resources as appropriate.

Essential Practice and Business Development Functions:

Manages project managers and staff to ensure that the production of design and contract drawings is produced in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Understand the business of clients in the region, office, and practice and how it translates into design and our services.

Provide leadership as to how the firm provides design and delivery expertise to clients in the market.

Implement the firm brand in the specific region, office, and practice.

Develop, recruit, and cultivate firm design and delivery expertise for the region, office, and practice, including mentoring future Associates and Principals.

Work with firm leadership, including practice leaders and executive leaders to achieve annual revenue and profitability goals.

Monitor performance against business plan and adjust as necessary to realize goals.

Develop metrics to measure market performance and enhance business planning.

Ensures all contracts and proposals are prepared according to office standards. Consult with the Director of Operations and Executive Director of Business Development as appropriate.

Competencies:

Leadership

Problem analysis

Planning and organization

Client relations

Communications

Subordinate development

Design and creative skills