Practice Leader

Practice Leader

Civil & Coastal Engineering

Portland, ME

(Relocation Assistance will be provided to the right candidate)

Who We Are:

Ransom Consulting, LLC for over 35 years has been a multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental company, providing value-added and resilient solutions to our clients. We live and work in the communities we serve and have a vested interest in the success of our partners’ projects. Always innovating, our team continually delivers sustainable solutions for our projects, our partners, and the planet.

We are presently in search of a Practice Leader for our Civil/Coastal Engineering team, in alignment with our strategic growth plan and initiatives. As member of the Senior Management Team, the Practice Leader role is dynamic in nature, encompassing leadership of a team of Civil/Coastal Engineers, development of business within the Coastal/Civil areas, and management of portfolio of their own.

We invite individuals who are passionate about guiding and motivating teams, nurturing team growth, achieving objectives and expanding the business to apply.

What you will be doing at Ransom:

Team Leadership

• Lead the group with assistance from the Program Manager and team as well as collaborating with the environmental and geotechnical groups through timely communication, setting up effective processes and tools, and ensuring that the right resources are available for project completion and client satisfaction.
• Ensure effective internal communication and coordination with other practice areas and offices regarding resource needs/availability.
• Identify resource needs and identify vendors and partners who can ensure that resources are available for client work.
• Continue building our civil/coastal team by hiring, mentoring, and developing, and retaining strong team members. This includes developing relationships with appropriate schools and programs to position Ransom as an employer of choice.

Business Development

• Identify opportunities for projects that leverage Ransom’s expertise in civil/coastal engineering and identify opportunities for other practice areas to help grow the overall business.
• Develop client proposals for consulting projects that accurately reflect the time, resources and materials required for successful project completion.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients to meet their current needs as well anticipate future needs and opportunities for Ransom to provide services.
• Establish a strong positive presence with industry associations, business related organizations, and other forums where Ransom can be seen as a leading resource for consulting needs.

Project Management and Business Management

• Manage a portfolio of projects in accordance with Ransom’s standards for documentation, budgeting, and resource management. Communicate project status to clients and Ransom staff and ensure timely resolution of issues or concerns to meet project deadlines. Ensure that costs are in line with the project budget and that variances are communicated timely to senior staff and the client.
• Provide technical review services to other team members and ensure appropriate sign off before presenting work to clients.
• Adhere to Ransom’s financial system policies and procedures including time reporting, purchase orders, equipment, and expense reports, etc. for timely and accurate financial reporting and project profitability analysis.

What you bring to the Ransom team:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, preferably Civil Engineering; Master’s Degree preferred
• Professional certification (P.E.) in Maine and states covered by the regional offices (MA, NH, RI, NJ); or ability to get licenses in those states.
• 15 years of professional experience; advanced degrees may be prorated as professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing staff.
• Prior experience working for an engineering or environmental consulting firm.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and win business for the firm.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively as part of a professional team.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to independently prioritize work to meet project deadlines.
• Passion for their field of expertise and commitment to doing great work for the client.

What Ransom offers you:

Of course, we offer competitive salaries and great benefits, but what makes Ransom stand out from the crowd?

• Medical, dental and vision plan options.
• Basic Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible workplace to support work life balance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid time-off and holidays.
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Ransom is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, ME 04101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, ME 04101