Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Regional Leader - Port​/Maritime

Overview

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico (VIPR) Regional Leader. This leader will guide the strategic growth of the region by leading efforts to identify, capture and deliver projects in the ports, marine terminal, coastal, water resources/stormwater, transportation, energy, environmental, federal, state, local, and urban development markets.

The best candidate for this role will lead the team to:

• Achieve Moffatt & Nichol (M&N) and client objectives; enhance client and employee satisfaction through effective regional operations
• Ensure staff management and development
• Deploy and manage project resources, including subconsultants, vendors; and
• Provide oversight of project phases (planning, set-up, execution, and closure) while in conformance with M&N business and client contract requirements
• Coordinate with the three M&N practices to identify additional markets and potential office locations within the region
• Recruit, manage, and maintain resources within the offices, and work to continue to attract top talent in the industry for growth and to maintain client service

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.

-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation.
For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources;

urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

• Lead the Region to achieve Key Performance Indicators
  • Identify, evaluate, and pursue approved business and market opportunities
  • Develop and direct execution of strategy for regional growth and staff resource expansion
  • Develop an Annual Operating Plan and Budget for the VIPR region and manage the business to achieve planned results
  • Manage a project portfolio and coordinate with Business Unit Leaders (BULs) to facilitate work share and mutual achievement of financial results
  • Assist in promoting company-wide services across VIPR and related markets
  • Work with PMs and key staff in the preparation of comprehensive scopes of services with associated consulting fees; negotiate scope/fees with public and private sector clients
  • Advise M&N on local business climate and trends, opportunities, changes in local A-E consulting practices (laws, rules, regulations, licensing, taxes), politics, and other issues pertinent to business operations
  • Ensure M&N policies, procedures, and any applicable legislation and regulations are communicated, understood, and implemented within the region
  • Ensure compliance to M&N Quality Management Initiatives
  • Provide a safe and secure work environment by effectively managing the facility in Puerto Rico
  • Negotiate and execute corporate documents and other binding instruments
  • Identify obstacles to success and participate in improvement initiatives
  • Identify project pursuits and develop capture plans leading to successful project wins
• Lead and ensure all projects and project managers meet Key Performance Indicators
  • Review and approve project approach, plan, schedule, and budget with PMs
  • Conduct client debriefs at designated project milestones; resolve elevated client concerns or demands not addressed by the PM
  • Mentor, guide, advise, and ensure PMs accountability for project performance and deliverables, assist with assignment requests and approve project team assignments
  • Participate in significant Project Reviews, review Project Progress Reports, and direct appropriate change
  • Ensure that Quality Control is implemented and managed in accordance with the contract and Project Plan
  • Approve Subcontracting Plan and verify that candidate subconsultants will likely result in achievement of subcontracting goals
  • Approve selection of subconsultants
  • Coordinate with Business Development and other M&N groups to manage client relationships and satisfaction
  • Ensure that pursuit opportunities align with objectives of the firm, approve the budget, and the Proposal Number Request
• Lead, develop, and oversee staff, including hiring, performance management, and succession planning
  • Effectively lead and motivate employees for a positive impact on retention, and an engaged,…