Overview

Vice President – Managing Principal/Principal-In-Training

Job Summary: Huitt-Zollars, Inc has full-time opportunity for Vice President – Managing Principal/Principal-In-Training for our Tacoma office. The successful candidate will be the lead PIC for the office and be responsible for leading, developing, and growing the office. Measures of his or her success will include profit/loss of their respective areas of practice, market positioning, client retention, and community/industry involvement. The Managing Principal will be assigned the leadership role for this office, with the intent to grow the Urban Development and/or practice in this geographic market. 

Location: Tacoma, WAEmployment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Professional Engineer

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Duties/Responsibilities:

BRAND/CULTURE

• Instill the corporate culture of Huitt-Zollars into the local office, lead by example, and serve as a role model.
• Identify short and long-range new opportunities for the firm within the geographic market outside and/or in addition to the identified current markets being practiced in the office, and stay informed of local economic trends.
• Serve as the community’s “Face of the Firm” in the assigned area of geographic segmentation.
• Participate in local (non- specific to a particular practice area) business development activities; i.e. Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, etc.
• Lead internal and external administrative communications.
• Ensure all communications/deliverables are compliant with the Huitt-Zollars’ Brand Identity Guide.
• Enforce company policies in local office.

PEOPLE/HUMAN RESOURCES

• Manage and oversee staff.
• Manage indirect labor activities (to include expenses) to benefit the firm.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and guidance to other PICs by mentoring and motivating staff on issues such as performance feedback, technical guidance, financial management, and client relations.
• Facilitate local interviewing, hiring and firing, training employees, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing issues/complaints, and resolving problems in close coordination with PICs and Practice Area Leaders (PALs).

PROJECT OVERSIGHT

• Lead group of Project Managers delivering services to client.
• Ensure responsible parties are undertaking appropriate action to collect ARs while documenting activities.
• Review project close-outs and take appropriate corrective actions within the office to improve performance.

QUALITY

• Ensure corporate quality management processes are implemented and followed throughout the office.
• Prepare “Office Initiatives” and assure their successful completion.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Oversee Project Support operations within the local office including A/R’s.
• Evaluate needs and prepare capital requests necessary to support local resources.
• Conduct operations and business development meetings at appropriate frequencies with PICs and PMs in office.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering
• Active Professional License (PE, RPLS, etc.) in Washington State
• Minimum 10 years of design experience, with an additional seven years of staff supervisory and project management experience
• Ability to operate first priority as Principal-in-Charge over projects and operations, followed by added-value duties assigned to you as Managing Principal of an office
• Proven ability to market clients and secure contracts is a must
• Proven ability to Supervise people and teams, while understanding and enforcing company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Track record of superior client service in local market
• An inclusive, collaborative leadership style
• Proven communication skills—written, verbal, presentation
• Commitment to being active within the community to foster and cultivate new/existing relationships
• Proven track record of profitable, high-performing operations
• Ability to proactively develop and execute strategic growth plan for the office
• Results orientation together with highly developed client service capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to deliver positive outcomes on projects
• Ability to motivate, lead, and positively engage with staff

Competencies:

• Acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional knowledge and skills to perform job effectively, efficiently, and safely. Understands and adheres to Huitt-Zollars policies and procedures. Stays abreast of trends and pending changes within assigned area of responsibility.
• Establishes, enforces, and drives policies that promotes Company vision and culture to achieve company objectives. 
• Strong business acumen. Offers excellent communication and presentation skills in an organized, professional manner.
• Ability to nurture and maintain key relationships internally and externally through communication and diplomacy. 
• Contributes to a positive and productive team-oriented environment. Offers open communication/feedback within the team. Minimizes conflict and builds collaboration to maintain productive team. 

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients. 
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement. 

Annual Base Salary Range: $165,000-$180,000 depending on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate(s). The expected salary range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Washington Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation is based on the success candidate's individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and consideration to participate in our discretionary annual bonus incentive program.

Please apply online at https://external-huitt-zollars.icims.com

Job ID No: TAC055

Huitt-Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes. 

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  #IND #LI-TH1

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