Business Practice Leader

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Domestic Fire Protection Business Practice Leader to join our CHA Fire Team at our office in Birmingham, AL.

CHA Fire Protection Services offers highly specialized fire protection engineering services and cutting-edge solutions to the most challenging fire protection projects. Our knowledgeable staff manages complex industrial, commercial and design/build fire protection projects, including sprinkler systems, fire pumps, ground storage tanks, underground piping, and special hazards.

The Business Practice Leader will be responsible for providing overall P&L management of an approximately $50 million budget. This role will also be responsible for the strategic direction, inspiration for their workforce and elation of clients through excellence in project delivery for their assigned Business Practice, ensuring the profitable growth of their business. This includes developing a Business Practice specific growth strategy, working with Business Line Director and all Market Leaders to execute the strategy and grow their Business Practice, as well as overall responsibility for staffing, project management, technical excellence, quality assurance and operational activities within the Business Practice.

The Business Practice Leader will also be responsible for collaboration with the other business practices both within the Sector as well as throughout CHA to ensure the efficient execution of projects, staff utilization and talent management. This individual will be measured by performance relative to financial metrics such as, but not limited to, bookings, backlog, net service revenue, EBITDA, project multiplier, account receivables, WIP, utilization, and voluntary turnover.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you'll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your "why" at CHA!

Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive fire protection experience required
• NICET Certification required
• Strategic thinker to properly position the group for strong growth and financial performance
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the Fire Protection industry as well as the adaptability for future services to be offered
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects greater than $20M and a strong understanding of the P&L
• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups
• A high energy, results-oriented, resourceful leader who can establish themselves as a credible strategic member of
• management within the company
• Technically astute and strategic in thinking to properly position the Business Practice for strong technical and financial
• performance and client satisfaction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and understanding of their respective Business Practice
• Strong ability to resolve matters timely and lead initiatives/projects to completion with a sense of urgency
• Ability to inspire, motivate, build, and manage relationships across the company, and influence decisions from the top down and bottom up
• Trustworthy with the ability to handle confidential matters and sensitive information or situations with discretion
• Ability to travel 10-20%

$150,000 - $180,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.