Birmingham, AL30+ days ago
Responsibilities: • Develop and execute tactical plans to identify and secure strategic clients and partnerships • Foster and expand existing client relationships to drive satisfaction, retention, and growth • Coordinate with the Executive Vice President (EVP) to prioritize and pursue opportunities that advance market growth • Successfully win new work; help build our client portfolio • Win new work and expand the client portfolio through positioning, proposals, interviews, and negotiations • Monitor market trends and forecast skills and capabilities required to meet evolving client needs • Maintain strong client relationships while providing operational insight to drive project performance • Define project goals and clearly communicate expectations to ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality are met • Guide Project Managers and teams to consistently achieve client expectations and deliverables • Demonstrate credible leadership with strong technical, project delivery, and client management expertise • Apply professional persuasion and effective negotiation to secure favorable outcomes. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience; professional licensure (PE or RA) preferred • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead, develop, and deliver persuasive presentations that build client confidence and win work • Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary projects (e.g., higher education, healthcare, industrial, commercial) with highly satisfied clients • Evidence of strong team leadership, consistently high-quality deliverables, and reliable financial outcomes • Proven ability to develop new client relationships and maintain healthy, long-term partnerships • Operational acumen and a commitment to quality in driving projects and executing deliverables.