Northwest Program Mgnt Practice Leader

Job Details Location: Seattle, WA 98101 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $163,406.00 - $276,156.00 Job Category: Program Management Your Impact Under the direction of the West Region Program Management Practice Leader, this role leads the continued performance and growth of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Program Management team. The responsibilities include client service and project delivery in the PNW/Washington market, overseeing program management staff, managing resources and budgets, and providing technical and project oversight. Additionally the role directs daily operations and financial outcomes of the PNW program management group and supports the region’s growth strategy by developing and implementing business plans. Project Management Lead, manage, and provide technical expertise for mid-to-large size projects and programs. Manage multi-disciplinary teams. Manage project scope, budgets and schedules. Apply effective stakeholder management. Develop project schedules, scope and budget, and demonstrate fundamental project management capabilities. Provide strong leadership and interpersonal skills while directing support staff with effective communication. Marketing and Business Development Help develop the program management vision and support business plans to drive the region's growth. Work closely with the State Business Development Lead and Marketing team on development and implementation of local marketing and growth strategies. Position the firm for key pursuits through early client engagement, strategic teaming, and capture planning. Represent the firm at client meetings, industry events, and other business functions. Develop relationships with local leaders from key teaming partner firms and take active leadership roles in professional organizations at local level. Support office in developing strategic teaming partnerships and subsequent agreements. Schedule periodic meetings with key client personnel in coordination with PMs, staff and other members of leadership as appropriate. Leverage experience and relationships in the local market to support business pursuits. Business Strategy and Implementation Support the development of office-level action plans to support the regional business plan and encourage strong debate and analysis for growth. Support compliance with company expectations for staff utilization and implement corrective action plans when needed. Resolve high level operational concerns or problems promptly and take actionable steps to remediate impacts and enhance performance. Assess and anticipate talent needs to best understand current and future gaps and bench strength. Support team recruiting efforts to align with growth strategy. Drive alignment between regional strategy, project delivery performance, and resource planning to ensure sustainable growth. Finance and Operations Support and drive profitability of the Seattle office and associated projects. Measure and monitor budget and operational performance and communicate key metrics and information regularly to the leadership team. Operational Responsibility Maintain a defined level of chargeability where possible and in agreement with regional leadership. Collaborate with other leaders in the Region, leveraging regional expertise for local projects and programs. Maintain client communication in coordination with other offices and assure satisfactory client experience, project production, and quality procedures align with corporate and client requirements. Oversee succession plans and support development of defined successors across the team. Perform honest and candid performance evaluations of direct reports. Recommend salary increases for subordinate staff for approval by leadership. Ensure office complies with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies / procedures. Results Drive regional business growth to support attainment of Lochner’s nationwide growth strategies and annual sales goals. Leverage an entrepreneurial approach to refine local strategy and position the business for sustained success. Contribute to long-term growth in the region by building the program management capabilities required to secure current business and penetrate new markets. Stabilize the business and reinvigorate the culture. Engage and inspire the team, focusing on sustainable growth through recruitment, retention, and professional development. Demonstrated Leadership Capabilities Strategic thinking Driving results Leading change Leading people Collaborating and influencing Building people capability Decision-making under uncertainty Preferred Experience Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with specific expertise in transportation/transit infrastructure. Has led and delivered significant projects of scale through effective team and budget management. Experience with Sound Transit, King County, WSDOT. Strategic and growth minded leadership. Demonstrated track record of positioning and scaling a business and team for growth. Ensures effective governance, at both project and business level. Demonstrated track record of building strong relationships. Ability to develop effective and trustworthy long-term relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders in the transportation industry. Ideal to have an established local network with relevant partners. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Expertise in leveraging communications skills externally (business development, proposal writing, community engagements, stakeholder and partnership development, client presentations/meetings) and internally to drive development and engagement of strong teams. Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or similar degree. Commitment Joining Lochner Joining Lochner provides access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well‑being throughout your career. Benefits Competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision. Paid time off and flexible holiday program. Company-paid disability (including paid maternity leave) and life insurance. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contribution. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care. Paid family leave. Retirement plan with employer match. Flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote, when possible). Wellness program for physical and mental health. Lochner Cares Non‑Profit 501c3. Education and training assistance. Employee assistance program. Employee discounts. Paid time off for charitable acts of service. Equal Employment Opportunity Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Pre‑employment Screening All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lochner