Regional Leader of Planning Job Listing at HOK in Los Angeles, CA (Job ID 1128)

Description

A professional experienced in the planning, design and implementation of Planning and Landscape Architecture projects.  Responsible for leading the regional planning practice in business development, project design/delivery, client relations, financial management and staff development.  Assists the Business Unit in developing and executing Planning regional strategies. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

• Is an extended member of the Planning firm-wide leadership team and participates in defining the vision, strategy, and business plans for the firm-wide practice
• Is the primary representative for Planning in their region
• Fulfills the firmwide Regional Market Leader criteria:

• Maintains satisfied clients
• Advocates design excellence and innovation
• Fosters teamwork and collaboration
• Supports expert project delivery
• Champions a profitable practice

• Will occasionally serve as principal-in-charge (PIC) for Planning projects
• Understands the industry, regional client sensitivities, and market drivers
• Participates with other Planning Regional Leaders and Directors of Planning in HOK firm-wide activities
• Strong communication skills
• Effective collaborator and a good partner
• Fosters a culture of external and internal client service.

 Design

• Responsible for promoting and maintaining HOK's design reputation.
• Leads design teams, providing overall design direction to ensure high-quality design.
• Responsible for conceptual design excellence; initiates project design and idea discussions.

 Management

• Provides day-to-day administration of the Planning regional practice
• Is the primary Planning Liaison with the regional business unit
• Is responsible the successful execution of the defined practice goals and business plan
• May serve as Principal-In-Charge (PIC) and/or Project Manager on one or more projects
• Monitors the status of all Planning regional projects
• Regularly reports regional status to Planning firm-wide leadership team
• Assists in preparing project fee and workload projections
• With the appointed PM, is responsible for regional Planning project performance
• Monitors and maintains an appropriate level of chargeability

• Responsible for the development and execution of the Planning practice's regional marketing strategy
• Identifies new business opportunities
• Maintains and grows current client relationships
• Proactively seek out new opportunities and prospects
• Participates in regional Planning marketing and business development opportunities, proposals, interviews and presentations
• Develops and maintains positive industry relationships (i.e. with consultants, contractors and jurisdictional/approval agencies) to support HOK's standing in the regional marketplace
• Assists in preparation of other related marketing, promotional, and press-related materials
• Regularly participates in the Planning industry activities by way of speaking, presenting and/or writing to enhance the Planning practice's thought leadership

Staff Development

• Serves as mentor/advisor to Planning related regional staff 
• Leads Planning input on regional staff performance evaluations, including recommendations for bonus and promotion
• Promotes and supports diversity
• Participates in recruiting of Planning related staff

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, urban design or planning, Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 plus years' experience, with at least 5 years within a management/leadership role.
• Registration with current license required if offered in your region.
• LEED AP or GA required within 12 months of employment

 OTHER:

• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.