
Land Development Business Unit Leader - Atlanta, GA
- Alpharetta, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- In conjunction with Regional and Business Unit Managers, provide oversight and guidance to Branch Managers within a business unit including developing strategy, budgets, staff, and project deliverables.
- Provide effective leadership, aiding Branch Managers in developing and maintaining positive and productive work environments with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
- Assist Branch Managers in developing and implementing effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements, and on-time delivery to meet or exceed client requirements.
- Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
- Develop recommendations and alternative solutions for review at the Business Unit / Regional management level.
- Working closely with Branch Manager, identify operational deficiencies and implement plans for improvement.
- Analyze and interpret financial and operational metrics and develop recommendations.
- Lead weekly / quarterly management meetings, calls, and ad-hoc strategy discussions.
- Assist Branch Managers in establishing processes to review and plan daily, weekly, and quarterly labor to meet or exceed branch productivity targets.
- Conduct project reviews.
- Create and maintain a weekly reports on operations and revenue for branches within a Business Unit.
- Assist Branch Managers in analyzing variable labor costs. Ensure resource availability based on the opportunity pipeline and project schedules.
- Working closely with branch management, provide guidance with hiring and developing staff. Support cross-training to ensure the elimination of skill gaps, creating a more skilled and adaptable workforce.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
- High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
- Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
- Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
- Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
- Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
- Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
- Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
- Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
- Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
- Focus on improving return on investment.
- Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
- Data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Ten years in the land development / AEC industry, of which at least two years successfully leading a multidisciplinary team or managing a branch office.
- Intermediate to advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
- Mobility around an office environment.
- Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
- Occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
- Occasional pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds.
- Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts