at WGI, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Structural/Forensics Market Leader
Job Locations
US-IL-Chicago
Job ID
2024-2918
Category
Structural Engineering
Type
Full Time
Overview
We are currently seeking a Structural/Forensics Market Leader to be part of our Buildings Division in our Chicago office.
At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation's top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.
WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!
WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.
The Market Leader is the leader of a team for the assigned market sector. This team usually has a specific geographic area that they serve. This leader directs a team within a local office serving a defined geographic region and can have other teams working alongside. The Market Leader is responsible for all aspects of the operation including winning work, recruiting and developing team members, getting the work done while meeting financial and team member growth targets. This role includes accountability for building a successful practice leader in an office or area and corresponding with the market sector director to get the resources needed to execute the corporate vision.
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Responsibilities
Proficiency
Regularly markets services to current and prospective clients to ensure a growing practice in the specific area of expertise
To monitor and assist the team in meeting all financial goals as well as to ensure the upcoming pipeline of work is adequate to meet company goals and growth
Recruit team members, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of team member competence
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules and processes, and making decisions regarding the purchase of materials or services with the direct involvement of the Market Director
Combine, review and check all multidiscipline proposals that are issued to clients to ensure accuracy and estimating consistency
Program/Project Management
Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and get approvals from the Director
Ensure that every project has a signed contract to establish a baseline for client billing
Familiarity with parking structures and or plaza design and/or rehabilitation
Familiarity with forensics investigation and or due diligence
Participate in planning, cost development and management, and scheduling for assigned projects.
Meet with clients, contractors, and agencies to develop strong professional relationships.
Willingness to travel regionally to meet with clients, contractors and other partners
Manage project(s) revenue, multipliers, billings and quality
Marketing/Business Development
Ability to market and win work to meet revenue goals
Develop and manage existing clients
Attend designed conferences as industry leader
Cross-sell WGI's services internally and externally
Work closely with WGI's internal marking and business development teams
Develop and manage proposals as needed
Communication
Develop and maintain an organizational structure that maximizes efficiency across the sector organization and develop career paths for personal
Recommend or direct disciplinary action or termination of employees
Ensure the market as a whole is responsive and communicates effectively
Fully shoulder all client feedback and relay praise to team, or provide corrective measures if the client is not fully satisfied
Accuracy
Coordinate and mentor Team Leaders to provide quality projects that ensure client satisfactionDevelop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering/technical work performed in the market sector in all offices utilizing company-wide standards
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field; Master of Science Degree in Structural Engineering or MBA preferred
Ten (10) or more years of experience post-graduation
Professional Engineer (PE) license or other professional license required;
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over... For full info follow application link.
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