Practice Lead, Technology

LEO A DALY; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 165,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accident and Critical Illness

HSA + FSA options

Commuter Benefits

Company paid life insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

Parental Leave

Job summary

LEO A DALY in Minneapolis seeks a Practice Lead to provide technical leadership and advance the Discipline Practice across markets. You will set growth objectives with senior leadership, guide design teams, mentor professionals, and shape marketing, proposals and client interviews.

You will establish standards, manage budgets, lead meetings, identify opportunities for tools and technology, and own the Practice success while acting as the face of the Practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum 15+ years’ experience in Technology engineering on a wide variety of project types within the A/E industry.
• Minimum 5+ years’ team management experience.
• Professional Engineer Registration required; CTS/CTS‑D or RCDD credentials preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of codes and standards (BICSI, TIA, ASIS, AVIXA).
• Production experience using Revit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and advance the Discipline Practice across markets.
• Lead practice growth objectives with Senior Director and Director of Engineering.
• Mentor teammates and participate in marketing, proposals, and client interviews.
• Establish, enforce Practice standards, and implement quality control processes.
• Lead Practice meetings and manage budgetary considerations for training and technology.
• Lead cross-disciplinary coordination and act as the face and overall leader of the Practice.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Client interviews

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering/Architectural Engineering degree

Tools

Revit

Job description

Full-time

Job Summary

As the Practice Lead you will be responsible for the technical leadership and advancement of your Discipline Practice. You will engage in the generation of Discipline Practice growth objectives in collaboration with the Senior Director and the Director of Engineering. You will use extensive technical knowledge to direct and implement designs, develop and mentor teammates, participate in strategic planning, build strong internal relationships with other market leadership, and participate in marketing, project planning, business development, thought leadership, proposal development, and client interviews.

Practice Leadership

• Develop and implement inspirational short and long‑range goals for the Practice including technical, digital practice, sustainability, and talent development strategies.
• Lead the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of Practice standards, quality control processes, and procedures.
• Work to create and be an active, enthusiastic advocate for an integrated one‑firm approach in both pursuit and delivery areas of the Practice.
• Lead regular Practice meetings and communicate relevant information with the team.
• Identify Practice budgetary consideration items for training courses, professional industry organization memberships, conference attendance, and technology purchases.
• Work with the Senior Director and Director(s) to identify relevant trends for improvements to tools, training, software, and technology for Practice advancement and best‑in‑class operations.
• ‘Own’ the overall success of the Practice.
• Act as the face and overall leader of the Practice.

Practice Business Development

• Provide both entrepreneurial and innovative thinking to achieve Practice year‑over‑year growth objectives.
• Identify thought leadership topics across the Practice for development into conference abstracts, speaking opportunities, article publications, blog postings, and internal educational content.
• Work with Senior Director and Director(s) to identify Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) within the Practice and act as the primary Practice point of contact for SME identification for specific project opportunities.
• Assist Engineering Market Team Leads in identifying personnel for specific pursuits and project execution.
• Communicate with Senior Director and Director(s) on prime and integrated engineering business development opportunities across studios.
• Develop, with Project Managers and Engineering Market Team Leads, fees for Practice specific portions of work.
• Perform marketing and business development activities including building relationships with key clients and strategic partners, proposal writing, fee estimates, and client interviews.
• Travel for business development and project‑related activities as required.

Project Leadership

• Establish, design, and specify project‑appropriate technology systems with a focus on audiovisual systems.
• Guide and oversee the work of Project Engineers, EITs, and Designers.
• Independently attend client meetings and communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, and others during various stages of project development.
• Prepare narratives, reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications in accordance with a high degree of quality, yet with regard to project schedule and budget constraints.
• Proactively perform cross‑discipline discussions and coordination.
• Perform quality control of technology documentation, including structured cabling, security, and audiovisual for compliance with codes, standards, and program requirements.
• Participate in Construction Administration by reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFIs, assisting in solving construction issues, and performing site visits to assess conformance with the design concept.
• Mentor and encourage the development of junior professionals and designers.
• Assist with marketing and business development efforts including building relationships with key clients and strategic partners, proposal writing, fee estimates, and client interviews.
• Travel for marketing and project‑related activities will be required.

Teammate Development

• Evaluate direct and indirect reports with a view toward continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of those teammates; mentor and guide direct and indirect reports to ensure their professional and personal growth and ability to grow their careers at LEO A DALY.
• Lead the training and educational opportunities for the Practice team and identify staff members with relevant technical expertise for participation in training development.
• Mentor and encourage the development of Practice teammates; provide motivation, support continuous education, and encourage professional registration and certification.
• Convey personnel needs to the Director of Operations, Senior Director, and Director of Engineering and participate in recruitment, interviewing, and selection of candidates for new employment opportunities, promotions, and transfers.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Market Team Leads to address retention‑related issues.

Requirements

• Outstanding leadership presence and communications skills with the ability to inspire and quickly build trust and develop collaborative relationships across all markets and working groups internally and throughout the industry.
• A fresh, forward‑looking approach and the willingness and vision to act as a change agent.
• Team‑oriented, with the ability to support, facilitate, lead, and motivate others through influence and respect.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum 15+ years’ experience in Technology engineering on a wide variety of project types within the A/E industry, which may include, but is not limited to, commercial, healthcare, mission‑critical and light industrial project types.
• Minimum 5+ years’ team management experience.
• Professional Engineer Registration required. Strong preference for Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or Certified Technology Specialist – Design (CTS-D) credential and/or Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of codes and industry standards (BICSI, TIA, ASIS, AVIXA, etc.) with the ability to apply them to real‑world, multidisciplinary projects.
• Production experience preparing deliverable drawing sets using Revit preferred.
• Self‑motivated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately.

Salary range for this position varies between $165,000 – $215,000, depending upon applicable experience.

Benefits

LEO A DALY offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, financial stability, and work‑life balance. Highlights include affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement savings with company matching, and supplemental benefits such as:

• Accident and Critical Illness
• HSA + FSA options
• Commuter Benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• Short‑term and Long‑term disability options
• Parental Leave

Why Join LEO A DALY?

At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions, and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY – help us transform the world.

LEO A DALY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY LLC is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at 402‑391‑8111 or by email at [e-mail]. For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights.