Office Leader

The Office Leader will broadly add value to the company and will help to enhance the company's reputation as a world-class organization, competing with other top firms nationally. The candidate will be expected to enhance the visibility and reputation in the DC region as well as providing technical expertise and experience.

• Oversee the overall performance of the Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Practice, with responsibility for the bottom line. Ensure that Bala is providing best-in-class service.
• Develop short- and long-term strategic plans as well as annual operating budgets and share ownership of performance against those plans.
• Contribute to meeting or exceeding specific revenue and profit goals and company objectives.
• Identify high-ROI opportunities and prepare business plans for approval; execute approved initiatives and track/report progress to plan.
• Define/refine operational KPIs that drive bottom line growth; drive accountability of performance against metrics.
• Develop/retain relationships with clients by gaining an understanding of clients' business models to provide them with tailored solutions.
• Provide strategic input to the leadership team. Collaborate with Managing Partners, sharing knowledge, tools, and resources to cross-sell services and products.
• Work closely with Corporate Business Development and Sales Leader, supporting direct sales efforts including proposal generation, closing new projects, contract negotiations, and developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Establish goals and objectives and prepare long term forecasts in collaboration with Marketing and Business Development.
• Assist in building out the design team by recruiting and retaining qualified technical production and project management staff; contribute to a collaborative work environment.
• Identify high performing staff members and provide career path and advancement plans.
• Embrace and foster the team culture that is inherent in Bala while still commanding the respect and loyalty of his/her team. Encourage energy, drive, and ambition. High willingness to contribute, inspire others. Innate desire to contribute in a team setting.
• Maintain clear communications with staff concerning operational practices, goals and objectives, performance, and enterprise awareness.

Requirements of the Office Leader:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required, as is a Professional Engineering License ("PE").
• 15+ years of experience in the industry is required with proven track records in both project management and design.
• Experience in one or more of the following would be ideal: Mission Critical, Multifamily, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Higher Education, Corporate facilities, and large developer-based projects.
• Highly technical engineering skills with a deep understanding of the field combined with sound business and financial acumen.
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships, quickly establish rapport, and gain an understanding of the client's unique challenges. Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Broad experience in developing and managing high performance teams - a history of positive employee relations combined with an ability to interact in a positive manner with the entire workforce and all levels of management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to evaluate talent, identify needs, and hire technically proficient staff. Ability to create an enriched work environment, motivating staff to reach their highest potential.
• Superior written and verbal communication, listening, and project management skills with ability to adapt, multi-task, and manage multiple priorities.