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Form of workK Friese + Associates (KFA), a Lochner Company, is a leading provider of professional services in water, wastewater, drainage, transportation, and development reviews for public agencies. Our staff includes licensed civil engineers, certified transportation planners, project/construction managers, and construction inspectors.
In May 2023, KFA joined Lochner, a national transportation infrastructure firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right-of-way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients. Together, we have more resources and capabilities for delivering innovative solutions and enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Client-Focused: We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.
Performance-Driven: We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.
Community-Minded: We are vested in the work we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.
Socially Responsible: We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.
Growth Oriented: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees so KFA becomes a long-term home for top talent.
THE OPPORTUNITY
K Friese + Associates (KFA) is looking for a Business Practice Leader (BPL) for our Texas Transportation Business Practice, with a focus on municipal transportation services. The Practice provides planning and design of transportation projects statewide for county and local governments. The position can be based out of either our Austin, Houston, San Antonio, or Round Rock offices.
The ideal candidate will have a strong practice building and operations management background. They will be capable of leading and conducting business development activities, pursuing new clients/projects, and serving as a senior project manager on project deliveries. More specifically, the Transportation BPL is responsible for:
Setting the overall direction of the Practice through the development, maintenance, and implementation of a Business Practice and Operations Plan
Day-to-day management of the Practice
Project pursuit leadership and management
Monitoring the quality and financial success of projects performed by the Practice. Directly and through subordinates ensuring that sales, revenue, and profitability goals for the Practice are achieved and delivery schedules are met.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
A minimum of 15 years with an engineering company with an emphasis on transportation planning and design, with progressively responsible experience
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Proven business development experience and success
Proven track record of successful project management of transportation projects
A self-starter with previous leadership/mentoring experience and a desire to work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Comprehensive experience in the preparation, budgeting, negotiation, and administration of teaming agreements and contracts
Strong technical capabilities in design and planning
Strong public speaking skills
ABOUT US
KFA is a rapidly growing civil engineering consulting firm that focuses exclusively on serving public sector clients. With offices in Austin, Round Rock, Houston and San Antonio, Texas; we provide opportunities in the fields of water, wastewater, transportation, drainage, and planning. Our team is driven by challenging and sophisticated work that helps them stretch and expand their capabilities.
At KFA, we foster an environment that cultivates teamwork, collaborative thought and high-quality, client-centered solutions. Our professionals are dedicated to our client's vision and understanding their real challenges through a partnership.
What else sets us apart?
We focus solely on serving public sector clients to efficiently deliver high quality solutions.
We seek challenging projects, for which we routinely provide significant value.
We actively foster an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and innovation, while staying connected in today's semi-virtual environment.
At KFA we are focused on giving back to the community - not only through our work, but also by supporting local charitable organizations throughout the year. We are also the proud recipients of several awards and recognitions that illustrate our commitment to our clients, community, and our profession, including:
2023 Engineering Excellence Award, Water/Wastewater Category Silver Medal Winner | ACEC Texas
2022 Public Works Project of the Year Award, Emergency Repair Category | APWA Texas Chapter
2020 Engineering Excellence Award, Water Resources Category Silver Medal Winner | ACEC Texas
2018 Women-Owned Business of the Year Award | North San Antonio Chamber, Small Business Leaders Award
2017 Employer of the Year Award | Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS), Heart of Texas Chapter
ABOUT US
KFA is a rapidly growing civil engineering consulting firm that focuses on serving public sector clients. With offices in Austin, Round Rock, Houston and San Antonio, Texas; we provide opportunities in the fields of water, wastewater, transportation, drainage, and planning. Our team is driven by challenging and sophisticated work that helps them stretch and expand their capabilities.
At KFA, we foster an environment that cultivates teamwork, collaborative thought, and high-quality, client-centered solutions. Our professionals are dedicated to our client's vision and understanding their real challenges through a partnership.
What else sets us apart?
We focus on serving public sector clients to efficiently deliver high quality solutions.
We seek challenging projects, for which we routinely provide significant value.
We actively foster an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and innovation, while staying connected in today's semi-virtual environment.
At KFA we are focused on giving back to the community - not only through our work, but also by supporting local charitable organizations throughout the year. We are also the proud recipients of several awards and recognitions that illustrate our commitment to our clients, community, and our profession, including:
2023 Engineering Excellence Award, Water/Wastewater Category Silver Medal Winner | ACEC Texas
2022 Public Works Project of the Year Award, Emergency Repair Category | APWA Texas Chapter
2020 Engineering Excellence Award, Water Resources Category Silver Medal Winner | ACEC Texas
2018 Women-Owned Business of the Year Award | North San Antonio Chamber, Small Business Leaders Award
2017 Employer of the Year Award | Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS), Heart of Texas Chapter
THE BENEFITS
Aligning with our performance-driven nature, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
Opportunity to succeed in your career
A Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Company paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off and eight (8) paid Holidays
Flexible work schedule (Remote or Hybrid, when possible)
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 50 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
Equal Employer
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