Illinois Office Leader

HNTB Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 347,255 - 578,758; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions firm based in Chicago, IL, is looking for an experienced professional to manage office operations focused on profitability and growth. This role requires significant leadership in business development, marketing, and client relations. Candidates should have at least 12 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. The position offers a salary range of approximately $347k - $579k based on qualifications and experience in a dynamic team of employee-owners.

Qualifications

• 12 years related experience in managing profitability and growth.
• Experience in business development and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage profitable operation of the office and oversee business development.
• Ensure achievement of financial performance and growth goals.
• Direct marketing and client relationship efforts.

Skills

Business development skills

Government relations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for managing the profitability and growth of an office with gross revenue greater than $80M and/or located in a strategic growth market. This position establishes long-term strategic plans for profitable growth while effectively leading a multi-discipline team. Demonstrated advanced business development skills, strong government relations, sales accomplishments and hiring key talent. Responsible for sales, revenue, earnings, and cash management within a geography.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for the profitable operation of an office, including business development and revenue generation, client contact, oversight of office operation, cash management and overhead.
• Ensures the achievement of short and long-term goals for operations, workforce planning, financial performance and growth.
• Responsible for marketing the firm’s services, acquiring and signing contracts, and serving as the firm’s responsible contact with specific clients.
• Directs all activities of the office including budgets, sales, cash management and overhead management.
• Acts as Practice Builder to provide leadership in planning, directing and implementing an aggressive marketing/business plan to leverage existing relationships and develop new relationships to get additional work.
• Serves as client/project manager for major clients and provides leadership to staff assigned to the projects.
• Builds a strong and effective team based upon the principles of leadership and empowerment.
• Attracts experienced staff members, who bring client relationships, strong technical credentials, and a solid reputation.
• Manages/expands existing client relationships and pursue new client relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree
• 12 years related experience

What We Prefer

• Master's degree
• PE

Locations: Chicago, IL

The approximate pay range in Illinois is $347,255.35 - $578,758.92. The approximate nationwide pay range for this position is $315,686.68 - $657,680.59. Compensation will be dependent on qualifications, experience, skills, and location.