Director, Smart Buildings Solutions
Leesburg, VA 
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Posted 26 days ago
Job Description

The Building People is looking for a Director, Smart Buildings Solutions. Lead and carry out the strategic and tactical implementation of a portfolio of work in the Smart Buildings delivery business unit. Directs the organization to ensure the attainment of financial, operational and leadership goals within the business line in support of the company's overall financial and strategic objectives. Establishes budgets, short- and long-range objectives and criteria for monitoring progress and measuring success. Administers the organization's policies, through subordinate managers and directs and coordinates activities of direct and indirect reports. Coordinates deliverables on multiple contracts, selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the division/business unit.

The Director guides and mentors program management and individual contributors within the portfolio. This role is also responsible for planning, developing and directing a number of projects concurrently, marketing and business development activities, growing the company's credibility in the Smart Buildings environment and working closely with Leadership to ensure The Building People corporate goals and guidelines are maintained.

The Director is the primary lead and company representative for business and client relationships, personnel management, and product oversight within his or her portfolio. He/she will be expected to operate with autonomy and minimal oversight and will report directly to the Vice President of the business unit, or acting Lead for the business unit.

Understanding technical issues of each project and managing activities including:

  • Government contract terms of agreement and scope of work
  • Meeting established goals and schedule requirements for projects consistent with contract agreements.
  • Establish personnel and financial resources for the project.
  • Monitor project progress and billings versus budget through regular meetings with Principals.
  • Manage and direct employees assigned to projects. Monitor progress of work and take appropriate action when team performance deviates from established plan.
  • Ensure deadlines and schedules are met and strive to complete the project to the full satisfaction of the client and within the established budget and schedule.
  • Obtain field data by conducting field visits to project sites both in state and out of state. Documents existing conditions. May require overnight travel.
  • Solve standard engineering problems.
  • Obtain knowledge of building and energy codes and stay current with code changes.
  • Perform various technical calculations as well as operate various software packages related to various portions of the real estate solutions.
  • Perform research and write reports.

Client Relationship Management and Marketing:

  • Actively involved in client marketing activities, cross selling The Building People services available beyond scope requirements for the future.
  • Develop and manage client relationships within the market sector or sectors associated with your group.
  • Maintain The Building People industry reputation. Serve as SME in proposal development. Tasks include delivering presentations, negotiating fees to perform projects of a certain scope, reviewing and approving written proposal documents, and obtaining authorized signatures on contracts.

Team Management:

  • Provide training and technical mentoring of staff to facilitate career growth, conduct employee evaluations, set goals aligned company principals. Ensure The Building People policies and procedures are fairly and consistently followed.
  • Develop tools for staff as needed to ensure efficient workflows and a high level of quality and increase employee productivity.
  • Maintain general team management resources and tools to ensure efficient operation, staffing projections, task management, etc.

Business Planning and Accounting:

  • Develops short term as well as long term business development strategies for the assigned market sector.
  • Oversee a variety of contracts at various stages to ensure deadlines are met, budgets are monitored, variances are explained, and profitability and quality is on target.
  • Assist with collections of accounts receivable on current and past projects as needed, mediating between The Building People A/R department and the Client Project Manager.
  • Responsible for profitable completion of projects.

The ideal Candidate:

  • Must have strong leadership, problem-solving and excellent communication skills
  • Possess a professional demeanor along with excellent presentation skills.
  • Has well-developed business development skills.
  • Ability to independently make quick decisions, resolve conflicts, and effectively implement solutions in stressful situations.
  • Has excellent interpersonal skills and ability to positively interact with staff at every level of the organization.
  • Can build an effective team and facilitate team spirit.
  • Capable of quickly resolving conflicts independently

Required Experience

  • A minimum of 15 years' experience in the consulting, advisory and professional support services and managing projects independently including developing plans and specifications
  • Experience and leadership in these areas specifically in the Federal Government Portfolio

Preferred Experience & Skills

  • Experience working with federal and commercial clients IT systems and integration of new software/hardware platforms.
  • Experience with BACnet MS/TP, BACnet TCP/IP architecture and accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2010.
  • Knowledge of major building systems (e.g., HVAC)
  • Experience with firmware and hardware projects in addition to software-based projects

Preferred Education

  • Master's degree or MBA
  • Professional Certifications

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

  • Medical & Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.


We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
15+ years
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