Location: Cincinnati,OH, USA
The talented architects, designers, strategists, and planners in our Industrial market deliver tailored solutions providing creative, efficient, resilient and functional facilities that our clients can rely on to meet their needs and expectations.. Our portfolio includes projects within four markets sectors including: FDA Regulated/Food & Beverage, Advanced Manufacturing, Mobility and Energy. These projects consist of utilizing tried and true technology to providing cutting edge digital integration and sustainability/resiliency initiatives. We invite you to join us as we help reimagine the way and contribute to the success of our communities and country!
We are seeking an experienced Energy Storage Project Executive to join our Industrial market. A Project Executive (PX) is responsible for providing leadership to the project team as well as developing and cultivating client relationships- both existing and new. We are looking for a leader who will continue to grow our service offerings within the Industrial Market and develop our partnerships and relationships with our clients.
Clients & Business Development
* The position is focused primarily on client success and business development efforts through high-level client pursuits, relationship building, and project leadership responsibilities.
* This individual would lead pursuits for industrial related projects, and develop strategic project teams, collaborate with other market PXs, support staff in developing proposal content (project schedule, work plan/approach), and develop and participate in shortlist project selection interviews.
* The growth of the business network should be focused on identifying and positioning the firm for new opportunities that are consistent with the firm's strategic marketing and business plan.
* Market the firm and build on your existing network to position the firm to successfully pursue and win new projects.
* Increase firm's visibility as a trusted advisor, and find opportunities for cross-selling other Gresham Smith services and markets.
Business Outcomes
* Provide senior-level planning, programming, management leadership, and direction for the execution of a clients projects.
* Support the implementation of the business development activities for the annual tactical plan, for the Firm's Industrial Market.
* Collect and provide research, forecasts, and trends of the industry to assist the Executive Vice President (EVP) during the development of the annual strategic marketing and business planning process.
* Collaborate with PXs, and other market leaders, to grow the Industrial Market and advance it in the Energy Storage market sectors.
People & Culture
* This Individual will lead by example and act as a mentor and coach to junior-level team members. Nurturing an environment of mutual respect and trust among senior-level team members is highly valued.
* Dynamic and charismatic leader bringing a passion for collaboration, and team building across our Industrial Market.
* Collaborate with both the Firmwide Industrial Practice and the local Gresham Smith offices.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor degree is required, preferably in architecture or engineering. Current registration is preferred, but not required.
* A minimum of 15 years of experience focused on a combination of Industrial business development, client management, project design, and management is required.
* Must have current relationships with contractors, corporate clientele, and commercial real estate professionals who can provide references regarding both technical and behavioral management capabilities.
* Exposure to the Energy Storage market such as battery BESS/ESS systems.
* Advanced knowledge of marketing and business development practices and principles.
* Advanced knowledge in strategic and business planning.
* Demonstrated knowledge and application of supervisory practices and enforcement of standard policies and procedures of a firm. Must possess strong leadership, mentoring, and people development skills.
* Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, good public speaking ability, strong project financial management skills, and personal computer proficiency in MS Office Suite.
* Ability to demonstrate strong organizational, project, and time management skills.
* Must be willing and able to travel for project assignments.
Gresham Smith is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Gresham Smith provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.
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