Vice President, Houston Marketplace Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are :

• Community “We care for our communities”
• Integrity “We act with integrity”
• Passion “We infuse passion into everything we do”
• Quality “We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement”
• Growth “We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth”

Raba Kistner is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable Vice President, Houston Marketplace Leader to join our team in Houston, TX . The Vice President, Houston Marketplace Leader (ML) will serve as the firm’s strategic growth leader in the Houston marketplace. The ML will lead the collaboration and coordination of the Houston Marketplace’s operations’ growth efforts. The ML will lead the development and implementation of a Houston marketplace growth plan. In concert with the Chief Operating Officers (COOs) and Houston Operational Leaders, the ML will develop the marketplace growth and political plans, and budgets. The ML will lead and coordinate the marketplace growth activities and will hire and manage all local Business Development professionals. The ML will report on plan progress to the Chief Development Officer (CDO). As the senior representative in the marketplace, responsibilities include leading and participating in major business development initiatives including specific project pursuits; developing relationships at the highest levels with clients, prospective clients, potential strategic allies, prospects for key positions and acquisitions; leading and participating in all marketplace political initiatives; and representing the organization with professional societies and civic entities. The ML will contribute to a workplace culture that supports the retention of the firm’s talent while attracting the best available talent to the firm. The primary measure of effectiveness will be revenue growth, which results in increased long-term sustainable profitability for the Enterprise. Other responsibilities include :

Qualifications

Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite. Able to develop strong, cooperative relationships with senior management of the firm Communicate both written and orally to present organized and thorough information to the intended audience.

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; regularly stand, walk, and drive vehicle short and / or long distances; continuously talk or hear. Occasionally required to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. May occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. Work responsibilities require out-of-town travel to Raba Kistner offices, client offices and project locations.

EOE / Disabled / Veteran

Drug Free Workplace