Structural Practice Leader

At Rimkus, our Built Environment Solutions team operates on a global scale with the advantage of local expertise. Our licensed engineers, architects, and technical specialists bring deep knowledge of regional requirements and industry best practices, enabling us to deliver customized, high-quality solutions that maximize the success of our clients' investments. With a comprehensive portfolio that spans nearly every engineering and architectural discipline, we help organizations plan, build, and manage assets with confidence.

What sets us apart is our forward-thinking approach. We integrate carbon footprint reduction, resiliency, maintainability, and long-term sustainability into everything we do helping clients not just meet today's needs but prepare for tomorrow's challenges. From design and pre-construction through construction, closeout, and ongoing operations, we provide tailored support at every stage. By identifying potential issues before they arise, we mitigate risks, extend asset life, and reduce costly unplanned repairs. Whether an asset is newly constructed, leased, or purchased, our innovative solutions empower clients to operate more efficiently and sustainably. Joining Rimkus means being part of a team that's shaping the future of the built environment-one smart, resilient solution at a time.

Overview

Provides technical and management oversight for the staff directly reporting to them. Duties include managing the work flow and balance of the team to ensure quality deliverables produced on time and within budget. Works with Practice Director/VP to define and achieve Practice expectations, standards, and goals. Conducts field and desktop investigations within employee's respective area of expertise on projects that are overflow after the staff has all been delegated work or within their respective geographic area. Troubleshoots technical problems for their staff, provides input and support to superiors, and will serve as liaison between client and company for any matters that are above the level of expertise of the Consultant managing the project. Provides technical oversight of others and conducts technical reviews of their practice group assignments. Ensures that the work product maintains excellence in accordance with practice group and company standards. Works under minimum supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks. Provides technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring within employee's professional or technical discipline for others outside of their reporting staff when needed.

The Salary Range for this position is $104,100 - $156,100 and is dependent on education, experience, location and certifications/licensure.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the revenue generation and profitability of assigned staff.
• Develop annual budgets, track progress compared to the budget, and provide status updates as required throughout the year.
• Supervise the operations and productivity of their team.
• Develops individualized training programs for all assigned staff, including new hires using the training curriculums set forth by the Technical Directors as the primary source.
• Coach, mentor, discipline, and terminate employees as needed.
• Conducts interviews and assessments of job candidates.
• Performs employee annual performance reviews.
• Works with other practice leads to coordinate and ensure consistent work product throughout the company in accordance with the established standards.
• Develops and trains Senior Consultants and above staff to conduct outreach to clients and prepare proposals for projects to be handled by, or that will include, their team. When needed, the Practice Leader will prepare proposals.
• Assigns technically qualified staff to incoming projects.
• Provides guidance and oversight for large, complex, or long-term assignments.
• Takes the Lead Role on large, or particularly complex, projects in their practice. Whenever possible, use these projects as a training opportunity for the junior staff.
• Will perform technical reviews of verbal and written deliverables.
• Involvement by way of awareness and oversight in every project handled by their team.
• Supports company business development efforts through continuing education presentations and sales calls.
• Develop relationships with new clients. Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients. Where possible, this will involve Senior Consultant and higher staff under their supervision.
• Coordinates with and supports corporate practice directors as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned, providing these do not interfere with the above primary duties.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

• Engineering/Architectural Degree required (depending on service line)
• P.E., S.E. or Registered Architect (depending on service line)
• 10+ years' experience.
• Construction supervisory work experience, foreman, superintendent, project engineer, etc. preferred, but demonstrated work as an architect of engineer at construction sites may be substituted.

REQUIRED SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Past supervisory or management experience helpful, but not mandatory. If no prior experience, must successfully complete a personnel and operations leadership curriculum as set forth by the Director/VP of their Service Line within 6 months of appointment.
• Professionalism and ability to handle details of a confidential nature are mandatory.
• Time management, project management, and organizational abilities are mandatory.
• Strong critical-thinking and interpersonal skills are mandatory.
• Must be able to travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, OVERTIME, and TRAVEL:

• Physical Demands - While performing this job, employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to client sites or job sites. Employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.




• Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.
• In addition to physical requirements, employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting inspections, speaking, and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial. This includes possessing the mental aptitude, cognition, concentration, and state of mind necessary to perform his or her job duties, with negligible distractions that could jeopardize employee's work productivity, quality of work, and safety to self and others.




• Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with to meet the demands of the position. Rush and unplanned assignments may require occasional weekend work to best serve the client's needs case by case.
• Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 25% travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

Additional Information:

NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement! (www.rimkus.com)

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions.

Rimkus is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employee and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

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