Director of Land Development, Residential
Company: WithersRavenel
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: August 6, 2022
Job Description:
DescriptionWithersRavenel is looking for people who are
passionate about collaboration, community, and client success. Your
reward for sharing your talent with us? OWNERSHIP. As a 100%
employee-owned company, every employee is an owner-which adds a
powerful and unique dimension to our vibrant company culture and
purposeful work.We know that great talent can live anywhere. While
we consider North Carolina home, we have team members spread across
the U.S. supporting, improving, and growing our WRLife culture.
Whether you choose to work from one of our nine office locations,
your home office, or a bit of both, we know you'll fit right in
with our hybrid work environment.Simply put, we're all-in for the
success of employees, because when they succeed, we all
thrive.PurposeThe Residential Director has the primary
responsibility for providing inspired technical and managerial
leadership and expertise to both internal Teams and Clients. This
position will primarily provide leadership and operational
management of the Residential Sector to include initiating and
implementing operational policies and procedures, developing
innovative technical and production practices, personnel and budget
management, collaboration with other Directors, and overall
performance and growth of the Sector and Department. Promoting,
implementing, and executing business/client development processes
is required. Responsibilities include coordination, communication,
and enforcement of Company and Department processes, procedures,
and standards and the promotion of Company culture and core
values.The majority of the Residential Team is located in the
Raleigh/Cary area and to help with interaction, candidates need to
be in the Raleigh/Cary area or willing to relocate to the
Raleigh/Cary area.Duties And ResponsibilitiesCompany, Department,
Practice Leadership
- Responsible and accountable for the systematic and consistent
operations, management, supervision, administration, planning,
budgeting, operational and financial performance of the Sector
- Creation and execution of Strategic and Business Plans in
conjunction with our overall Department and Company Plans with
collaboration with DH/CGO/CSMO and other Directors as needed.
- Plans and administers the annual net revenue, profitability,
and personnel budgets for the Sector.
- Responsible and accountable for creation, coordination,
consistency, and enforcement of all technical aspects and policies
of the Department and Company
- Collaborate, identify, create, and implement improved
techniques, approaches, and alternative solutions for design,
construction, deliverables, and processes
- Lead quality control/quality assurance development and
implementation consistent with Company and Department standards and
the requirements of our clients and regulatory agencies
- Lead, advocate, and implement current and innovative industry
technologies and philosophiesProject, Client, and Team Management
- Serve as a leader for communication, collaboration, and team
building within the Sector and Department
- Promotion of the Sector from a Department perspective
internally and externally
- Collaborate with DH, CGO, and Client Success Managers to ensure
project success and promote pursuits.
- Responsible for quality management procedures for designs,
construction plans, bid documents, technical specifications,
construction cost estimates, and other deliverables
- Provide direction to and mentorship for managers to resolve
scope, design, and other challenges ensuring adherence to
standards, QA/QC processes, and other policies related to project
execution and management
- Monitor and report the financial performance of critical/Sector
projects and proactively work with managers to address project
issues, create solutions, and assist any settlements with
CGO/COO
- Implement and monitor Project Management procedures including
invoicing and collections for Team and lead procedure
initiatives
- No direct project management will be requiredPersonnel and Team
Leadership
- Lead, supervise, and mentor managers in the Sector to achieve
the goals and strategies for the Sector/Department
- Provide leadership and opportunities in the development and
growth of staff with a focus on strength-based management
- Focus on right people in the right seats and collaborate on
thoughtful guidance of personnel
- Lead, develop, and participate in Department and Company
recruitment efforts and building Teams within SectorClient and
Business Development
- Help develop, implement, and monitor Business Development Plan
for Sector with DH, CGO, and Business Development Lead
- Understand, monitor, and engage in industry and professional
organizations and funding mechanisms that affect the practice.
Promote participation within the Sector
- Participate and promote existing strategic client development
and associated relationship processes (e.g. CRM) for the Sector,
Department and Company including client feedback
- Lead the development of marketing collateral for the
Department
- Assist in strategic pursuit of potential clients per Sector and
Department including assisting in organizing and participation in
conferences/networking eventsRequirementsRequired qualifications
include:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent degree and/or
experience
- Self-motivated, engaged, team-oriented, communicative, and
strategic thinker with strong leadership and management skills
- Proven track record of mentoring and coaching
- Energetic, flexible, confident, and forward thinking
- 12+ years of engineering or related experience; 7+ years of
project management; 5+ years of managing diverse teams, 5+ years of
Residential experience
- People skills, leadership, mentorship, soft skills,
multi-tasking, financial acumen are all very important to this
position Preferred qualifications include:
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Proven track record of developing existing and new client
relationships
- Technical certifications and/or professional licensure relevant
to Sector(s)
- Understanding of financial metrics and associated
monitoring
- Thought leader in the Sector
- Thought leader in building teams and
collaborationWithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age,
military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal,
state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and
nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a
normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through
experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds
create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers
better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our
Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership
community, as well as the employee and client experience. This
purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater
commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work,
and lives.#CaryRaleigh #LI_Hybrid
Keywords: WithersRavenel, Raleigh , Director of Land Development, Residential, Executive , Raleigh, North Carolina
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