Program Director - Mission Critical

Woolpert • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Woolpert is hiring a Program Director for the Mission Critical team. The Program Director is primarily responsible for sales and growth within the Mission Critical practice area through the establishment and improvement of client relationships. This position is also responsible for working across practice areas and service lines to develop business opportunities and ensure services are performed in a manner compatible with the goal of being an industry leader. This position reports to Mission Critical Market Director.
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Requirements

• BA/BS or MA/MS, preferably Architecture, Engineering, or similar field of study
• 15 or more years of related experience in the Mission Critical Datacenter industry
• Current professional registration
• Office 365: Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, basic AutoCad and Bluebeam (Essential).
• Ability to travel within reason to meet the needs and demands of the practice area
• Ability to make sound decisions/recommendations based on the evaluation and synthesis of information and data.
• Demonstrates an enterprising, innovative, proactive management approach.
• Possesses high levels of demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to research and define multiple project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients, vendors, management and employees.
• Possesses strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses excellent facilitation and/or meeting skills.
• Possesses excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Strong understanding of project management and ability to facilitate technical discussions when needed.
• Strong organizational skills to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Engaging with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance existing client relationships to identify and initiate additional project opportunities within a client base for the service line, practice area and firm.
• Identify and build new client relationships that match the client and project type focus and overall business strategy of the service line and practice area.
• Promote SNHA (a Woolpert company) as an industry leader for specified market/practice and service(s) with new and existing clients.
• Early project feasibility and strategic design input.
• Collaborate with the MC Market Director and Building Sector Leader to define the EU market sales goals.
• Mentor and assist project managers in negotiating project schedules, fees, scope and contract terms.
• Work with Project Managers to identify, address and resolve any project issues impacting client goals, objectives and/or client satisfaction.
• Define and communicate client needs and expectations.
• Ensure continuous stakeholder (client, client’s manager, etc.) communications addressing, resolving, and anticipating project issues.

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level