HukariAscendent is a Woman-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

We are currently seeking a Civil National Practice Leader to manage our private infrastructure civil engineering design teams, with a focus in the rail and industrial sectors. The ideal candidate is experienced in leading team operations, technically proficient in civil track and drainage engineering in the railroad and/or industrial sectors with strong communication, organizational skills, and collaborative skills.

As a practice lead, you will be responsible for holistically representing the Client, collaborating with other practice leads, sector leads, and client account teams throughout the company to leverage the Client's full-service capabilities across our various regions and clientele.

The position's role and responsibilities include:
Supports company's strategic objectives, processes, and tools.
Is a brand ambassador.
Is transparent and communicates with appropriate stakeholders within the organization.
Is accountable for meeting key performance indicators (KPI's)
Utilization
Payroll Multiplier
Sales, bookings, and backlog for resource planning
Net multiplier at the task level
Variance at the practice/task level
Cash Management (AR & WIP) for Project Managers (PMs)
People development, mentoring and training.
Recruitment and retention
Ensure that mentoring, training, and development of project teams is conducted at all levels.
Ensure that goals pertaining to intentional staffing planning, recruitment and retention are met.
Mentors, collaborates, and oversees regional and practice leads and project managers that support the sector.
Oversees that additional goals related to company programs and teams are met within their practice area:
Ensure profitability of assets
Ensure safety programs and processes are followed.
Ensure quality management programs and processes are followed.
Develops and maintains strong internal and external relationships to grow the Client's presence within their practice area.
Supports client account management (CAM) team and engages other support as needed to build strong zippered relationships.
Mentors, collaborates, and oversees project managers throughout their practice area.
Engages and collaborates with marketing team.
Enter and maintain applicable data using Vantagepoint.
Project pipeline
Marketing campaigns
Works with sector leads on sales and growth opportunities within their practice area.
Collaborates with others to pursue and win work utilizing the pursuit life cycle process.
Identifies, assesses, and manages risk in collaboration with sector leads and project teams.
Identifies and engages in professional organizations and key conferences/industry events critical to support of growing practice area.
Tracks and communicates client/industry trends in types of work, funding, priorities, and future direction of sector services.
Understands, promotes, and markets all technical offerings.
Ensures the firms best interests are served when pursuing work.
Travel will be necessary.
The position will conform to Client's flexible work policy and is not anticipated to be a hybrid or remote work position.
The candidate must have an attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our company culture.

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com.

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.

Required Qualifications :

To be considered, the candidate must have working knowledge and familiarity with civil design codes and software. This should include:

Codes:
Class 1 Railroad Procedures

Software:
Microsoft Office software
MS Project

Required Experience:
Relevant experience in the railroad and/or industrial market sectors.
Fifteen plus years of experience, licensure as a professional engineer, and an advanced degree in a related area of Civil Engineering.
Significant experience that demonstrates successful management and financial responsibility of the engineering business.
Excellence in managing project pursuits, preparing proposals, and working with marketing staff.