Senior Practice Leader

Your role at GEI.

GEI is seeking a motivated Senior Practice Leader looking for a career opportunity geared toward growth in GEI s Western NY market. The selected candidate will be a member of the seller-doer senior management team in our Buffalo and Ithaca, NY offices with direct responsibility to strategically grow business for our Western NY market. Our Buffalo and Ithaca locations currently offer a variety of environmental services including investigation and remedial design, sediment management, solid waste services, Federal CCR Rule compliance, and litigation support. Buffalo and Ithaca staff also provide geotechnical and structural engineering, ecological, and dams services for Energy, Industrial, Transportation, and Water Resources clients located across the country. Our clients include private and public entities. We look forward to the selected candidate growing their career and expand our capabilities.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Grow GEI s Western, NY practice by providing environmental, geotechnical, ecological, water resources, and/or civil design services and developing new and existing clients.
• Coordinate business development activities within practice; identify key clients / business areas, growth strategy, and capture strategy.
• Exemplify GEI s commitment to technical excellence and client service.
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor.
• Participate in recruiting efforts and the identification and integration of new staff.
• Lead proposal efforts, presentations, maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate and encourage active participation in client-based professional organizations, and make presentations at industry events.
• Manage the technical, financial and client relationship aspects of a variety of projects with a geographic emphasis in Western NY.
• Serve as a role model for leadership, company culture, and values.
• Contribute to strategic planning at the office, regional and national level.
• As applicable, contribute to GEI s Great Lakes Strategic Initiative (dams and levees, green and traditional wastewater/storm water infrastructure, and coastal resilience).

Minimum Qualifications

• Leader recognized for technical excellence and the development of client-focused, creative, and practical solutions with a focus on growth and developing project teams.
• Seller-Doer looking for the right company to grow your career and practice area with an established network of clients and contacts, and a successful track record in business development.
• Collegial team builder with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Broad local/regional understanding of discipline needs and emerging trends.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to GEI branch offices and client sites as required.
• Professionally Licensed (NYS Engineer preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver s license

We are GEI.

Some of the world s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients most complex challenges.

With more than 40 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Benefits

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Pay Range For This Position: $125,000-175,000/year depending upon experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision and More
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• And More…

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.