Regional Leader - Environment Business (New England Region)
Company: Woodard & Curran
Location: Providence
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and
operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe
environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an
employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and
encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We
seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a
broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our
people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership,
and flexibility. That's how we make a difference to our clients,
people, and the planet.The Regional Leader is responsible for
leading the people, projects, and business performance for one of
the Business Units' (BU) Regions. They are responsible for
facilitating the training, career development, and retention of the
individuals in the BU Region, monitoring their performance and
productivity, and elevating/addressing concerns as needed. They are
accountable for compliance with Project Quality Assurance
procedures for those managing projects within their Region. They
are also responsible for contributing to and implementing the BU's
goals within their Region. The Regional Leader splits time between
the responsibilities in this job description and those of another
position, including but not limited to Project and/or Technical
Manager.OUTCOMES / KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Regional direct labor goal achievement supports overall
Consulting and Business Unit goals.
- Regional financial project performance in support of overall
Consulting and Business Unit goals.
- Compliance with company processes and procedures.
- Performance Enablement Participation of the Region.
- The region's employee retention rate aligns with the annual
business plan.
- Execution of annual hiring needs within the Region in alignment
with the annual business plan.Travel: up to 40%Candidate Location:
Near any of the following offices: Canton, MA, Providence, RI, or
Middletown, CTWhat will you be doing at Woodard & Curran:Core
Functions
- To support Project Managers and those who manage projects
within their Region in alignment with the Practice Leadership in
providing quality work products to all clients in accordance with
the scope, schedule, and budget.
- Support the Project Resource Team on resource leveling and
employee opportunities.
- Support BU Leader and Operations and People Leader when needed
to determine acceptability of proposed non-standard terms and
conditions to mitigate risk.
- Partner with the Project Management Office Leader for the
development of project management and delivery of lessons learned,
areas for improvement, and training needed.
- Maintain consistency in people leadership and project
management in accordance with the Consulting and Company policies
and procedures.Business/ Financial Management
- Assist the BU with annual development of the Business and
Financial Plans, as appropriate, including compiling backlog for
the Region and providing regional staffing needs.
- Partner with Operations and People Leader to monitor financial
metrics for the BU including utilization, direct labor, net
revenue, WIP, AR, project breakage, and revenue recognition and
take corrective action when necessary.
- Lead PM enhanced project reviews, quarterly reviews, and
partner with the PMOL and finance team Project Financial Analyst
(PFA), and Project Accountant (PAC), providing direction on
financial, contractual, and quality impacts and leading Project
Managers in developing mitigation strategies for projects at
risk.
- Collaborate with the Operations and People Leader on specific
projects deemed at risk, working with the Project Manager, Client
Manager, and/or designated Principal in Charge (PIC) through the
final resolution/completion of the project on identified financial
risk measures.
- Responsible for managing training requests, overhead expenses,
and spot bonuses within the Region.
- Manage individual utilization within the Region, including
identifying and correcting under/overloaded staff to maintain a
balanced workload.People
- Partner with the People Leaders within their Region to ensure
employees are connected to the company vision and strategic goals,
understand their career path and opportunities, are inspired to
challenge themselves, foster a collaborative and respectful
environment, and are advancing professionally.
- Partner with Operations and People Leader, Director of
Practice, People Leaders, and HR Talent Partners on salary and
performance review processes for the BU Regions, including
providing input on recommended promotions, salary increases, and
distribution of the ICP.
- Responsible for working with the Operations and People Leader
HR Recruiting Team and Hiring Manager (as applicable) to identify,
recruit, and hire candidates for open positions within the Region
as identified in the business plan.
- Recommend modifications to the annual hiring plan as necessary
based on workload, project needs and recommendations from the
Project Resource Team.
- Responsible for cascading communication with employees within
their region.
- Lead recognition and feedback for all employees within the
Region.Project/ Client Support
- Ensure consistency in practice, standards, and work production,
including compliance with the company's PQA program.
- Support Business Development Leaders and Director of Practice
as requested for opportunities.Project Delivery
- Monitor projects to ensure they are meeting BU financial
goals.
- Accountable for ensuring project risk components are monitored
and managed.
- Accountable for championing and ensuring safety protocols are
adhered to within the Region.
- Ensure Project Managers are providing feedback on project team
members throughout the project lifecycle.What will you need to
succeed?
- BS Degree or equivalent as a minimum.
- A minimum of 15 years within a consulting or engineering
firm.
- At least 5 years as a Project Manager, Client Manager or
Technical Manager with a track record of successful project
management.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience managing staff.
- STRATEGIC: Taking a long-range, broad approach to
problem-solving and decision-making through objective analysis,
thinking ahead, and planning.
- COMMUNICATION: Explaining things clearly and thoroughly;
expressing thoughts and ideas readily; keeping others well
informed; clearly setting forth viewpoints; being explicit about
what is needed or wanted.
- EXCITEMENT: Getting others enthusiastic and involved; engaging
in a high-energy manner; generating excitement; being lively and
dynamic; creating a high-activity environment.
- MANAGEMENT FOCUS: Making things happen, being influential,
willing to take command, providing guidance to others, taking over
a group, acting as a facilitator.Salary: $175,000 - $220,000 a
yearThis role has the option for remote work, and the anticipated
pay range is flexible, depending on factors such as the employee's
primary work location, skills, experience, and education. The
following examples illustrate how the pay range for the same role
can vary based on different locations:
- Providence, RI: $175,000 - $185,000
- Middletown, CT: $185,000 - $195,000
- Canton, MA: $205,000 - $220,000This position's anticipated pay
range is provided above; the final exempt salary or non-exempt
hourly pay will depend on experience level, and a percentage-based
geographic differential will be considered based on where the final
candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and
reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic
markets.Benefits & WellbeingRetirement Savings:
- 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: Company will match equal
to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed. All employees are
eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in
the value of own contributions and any employer matching
contributions.Time away from work:
- Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular
employees. Vacation is accrued based on number of hours worked per
week as well as prior years of experience.
- Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees
who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury,
or medical procedure.
- Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave
for child bonding in a 12-month period.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun
Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event
of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are
automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.Coverage and
support for your needs and wellbeing:
- Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan
options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available
based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision
plans.
- Company provides basic employee group life insurance and
AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employee
and family are available through Sun Life.
- WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with
personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.
- LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up
to $600 annually - nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access
to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.
- Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to
100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year,
for courses related to the employee's job or planned career
development.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
StatementWoodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action and Equal
Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected
Veterans are encouraged to apply.We are committed to ensuring our
employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on
job-related factors.If you have a disability and need a reasonable
accommodation to apply, please contact .Diversity, Equity &
InclusionWe value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage
individuals from all backgrounds to apply.Woodard & Curran believes
that complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive
space provides the best opportunity for achieving our vision of
clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy
people.
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