Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience required.
15+ years in land development/AEC industry with 5+ years in leadership roles.
Experience managing multi-site organizations.
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong understanding of the AEC industry.
Responsibilities
Oversee business unit strategy, budgeting, staffing, and deliverables.
Foster a positive, multicultural work environment.
Manage hiring, training, and performance evaluation of staff.
Mentor and develop less experienced managers.
Develop systems to improve quality and reduce costs.
Market the firm and build client relationships.
Coordinate with various departments to meet production goals.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and sick leave
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives
Full Job Description
Short Description
Bowman has an opportunity for a Business Unit Leader to join our team in Nashville, TN.
Purpose
Provide oversight and direction of a business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Direction
Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
Provide effective leadership and act in a manner that maintains a positive, multicultural, and productive work environment with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
Carry out management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Mentor less experienced managers.
At the Operational and Company Level
Working with Regional Manager and Business Unit Operations Manager, ensure all business unit production methods and practices are consistent with internal quality standards and customer requirements.
Lead the Business Unit in developing and implementing effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements, and on-time delivery to meet or exceed client requirements.
Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
Develop and maintain leads as well as contacts within the field.
Represent the Company in public settings.
Market clients for future projects. Convert current projects into follow-on projects.
Develop and bring in new projects and work opportunities. Participate in or lead proposal presentations.
Do the Work
Develop business unit priorities as they relate to requirements and communicate daily with engineering, quality, finance, human resources, production, and suppliers.
Analyze, establish, and communicate performance standards.
Measure performance against stated priorities.
Control the flow of projects and labor utilization in the business unit to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety, quality, and backlog
In conjunction with Business Operations Manager, review and plan for daily, weekly, and quarterly labor to meet or exceed Business Unit productivity targets.
In conjunction with Business Operations Manager, analyze variable labor costs, including working with management to determine required staffing levels, and support labor reallocation as required.
Administer policies and procedures as required.
Success Metrics and Competencies
Demonstrated ability to lead and build the capabilities of a driven, bright, diverse team.
Ability to balance the delivery of programs against the realities of a budget, utilizing project management and creative resourcefulness.
Understanding of and demonstrated success managing within the AEC industry.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information
Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients
Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
Focus on improving return on investment.
Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
Data analysis and interpretation skills.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field or commensurate, relevant work experience required.
Proven experience operating a multi-site organization.
Fifteen or more (15+) years in the land development / AEC industry, of which at least five years successfully leading multidisciplinary teams and/or managing a branch office.
Intermediate to advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
Mobility around an office environment.
Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
Occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
Occasional pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds.
Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
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Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
About Bowman Consulting
Michelle White "Miki" Bowman is an American attorney and a Governor on the Federal Reserve's board. She is the first person to fill the community bank seat on the board, a seat created by a 2015 law.
Previously, Bowman was the Kansas banking commissioner, from January 2017 through November 2018. She also held senior staff positions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security during the George W. Bush administration.
