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Form of workDedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, advisors and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination and technology to shape a better world.
We are looking for a leader with a strong track record in the Science buildings sector to join our team in Texas to provide technical expertise, business development and client relationship management to reinforce this established business and to unlock broader opportunities.
The Science Business Leader will provide strong leadership, technical skills, and play a meaningful role in the future growth and development of this market in Texas and more widely across the Americas region. As part of the senior leadership team the individual will contribute to the overall team management in Texas.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain regular contact with existing key client/partners and proactively develop new relationships – sharing information, acquiring feedback, understanding their needs, managing expectations, and finding opportunities.
• Representing Arup at the highest levels regionally and beyond (e.g. think tanks, national policy and international conferences) promoting Arup Science expertise and ensuring we are seen as an inspiring leader, innovator and partner of choice in the science and research marketplace
• Development and implementation of a Science business strategy; ensure alignment with the overarching regional and global business strategies.
• Making tactical recommendations, decisions and systems improvements that enhance the performance of the team/group/projects.
• Design, delivery and management of multiple projects in the Science market - coordinating inputs from many different parties and working closely with key collaborators to deliver innovative and appropriate solutions which go above and beyond, within budgets and timescales.
• Predicting and planning future resources, being accountable for financial performance.
• Negotiating appropriate types of contracts and conditions of engagement for Arup services and sub-consultants which minimize risk and improve the value that the firm can deliver.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• 15 or more years of proven experience in the design of high-containment laboratories and be well connected in the science market-sector, especially in Texas.
• Professional Engineering license in Texas
• Networked with clients in Texas in the science marketplace
• Excellent track record in management and business development, with outstanding team leadership and relationship building skills
• Demonstrated strong commercial competence and financial skills
• Demonstrated communication, influencing and presentation skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills
Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.
Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.
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