Brazil Business Unit Leader

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for our Brazil Business Unit Leader. This leader will guide the strategic growth of the established Brazil offices in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro by leading efforts to identify, capture and complete projects in the ports, marine terminal, coastal, water resources / stormwater, transportation, energy, environmental, national, state, local, and urban development markets. The best candidate for this role will lead the team to : Achieve Moffatt & Nichol and client objectives; enhance client and employee satisfaction through effective business unit operations; Ensure staff management and development; Deploy and manage project resources, including subconsultants, vendors; and Provide oversight of project phases (planning, set-up, execution, and closure) while in conformance with M&N business and client contract requirements. Coordinate with the various M&N practices and Region Operations Manager to identify additional markets and potential office locations within Brazil. Development staffing strategy, staffing levels and organizational structure. Manage and maintain resources within the offices, and work to continue to attract top talent in the industry for growth and to maintain client service About Moffatt & Nichol Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbours, and rivers. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol’s commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 in Marine and Port Facilities and among the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practise areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail. Duties and responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Lead the Business Unit to achieve Key Performance Indicators Identify, evaluate, and pursue approved business and market opportunitiesDevelop and direct execution of strategy for office growth and staff resource expansionDevelop an Annual Operating Plan and Budget for the Brazil Business Unit, and manage the Business Unit to achieve planned resultsEstablish and manage a project portfolio and coordinate with other Business Unit Leaders (BULs) to facilitate work share and mutual achievement of financial resultsAssist in promoting company-wide services across Brazil and related marketsWork with Project Managers (PM’s) and key staff in the preparation of comprehensive scopes of services with associated consulting fees; negotiate scope / fees with public and private sector clientsAdvise M&N on local business climate and trends, opportunities, changes in local A-E consulting practices (laws, rules, regulations, licensing, taxes), politics, and other issues pertinent to business operationsEnsure M&N policies, procedures, and any applicable legislation and regulations are communicated, understood, and implemented within the Business UnitEnsure Business Unit compliance to Moffatt & Nichol Quality Management InitiativesProvide a safe and secure work environment by effectively managing the facilityNegotiate and execute corporate documents and other binding instrumentsIdentify obstacles to success and participate in improvement initiativesIdentify project pursuits and develop capture plans leading to successful project wins Lead and ensure all projects and project managers meet Key Performance Indicators Review and approve project approach, plan, schedule, and budget with PMsConduct client debriefs at designated project milestones; resolve elevated client concerns or demands not addressed by the PMMentor, guide, advise, and ensure PMs accountability for project performance and deliverables, assist with assignment requests and approve project team assignmentsParticipate in significant Project Reviews, review Project Progress Reports, and direct appropriate changesEnsure that Quality Control is implemented and managed in accordance with contracts and Project PlansApprove Subcontracting Plans and verify that candidate subconsultants will likely result in achievement of subcontracting goalsApprove selection of subconsultantsCoordinate with Business Development staff and other M&N groups to manage client relationships and satisfactionEnsure that pursuit opportunities align with objectives of the firm, approve pursuit and proposal budgets, and Proposal Number Requests within the Moffatt & Nichol’s pursuit management system Lead, develop, and oversee staff, including hiring, performance management, and succession planning Effectively lead and motivate Business Unit employees for a positive impact on retention, and an engaged, motivated, and sustainable workforceEnsure that succession plans are established and implemented as required for transfer of industry relationships and technical skillsetsIdentify staffing and hiring needs for the Business Unit; organize hiring teams, confirm / approve hiring decisionsConduct staff performance reviews and provide annual merit and bonus recommendationsInitiate and approve off-cycle merit and bonus recommendations as neededLead staff performance management and performance improvement for the Business Unit; approve and implement termination decisionsMaintain a working environments in the Brazil offices that not only fosters productivity, but that enables staff growth, development and leadership opportunities Other duties Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related civil / environmental infrastructure field; required 20+ years’ experience in the consultancy addressing planning engineering design, infrastructure development, project management, client service, and business development; required National engineering registration in Brazil or ability to receive thru reciprocity within 6 months; required Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing projects, staff, and client relationships; required A solid reputation with private sector clients as well as local and state government agencies, and a knowledge of coastal, water resources / stormwater, ports, marine terminal, transportation, energy, environmental, governmental or urban development markets throughout Brazil; required Proven success directing design and construction of a wide range of infrastructure projects; required Proven success in leading people and managing resources In depth understanding of Brazil’s infrastructure and resiliency market t as it relates to Moffatt & Nichol’s three Practice Areas : Water, Ports, and Transportation Established Brazilian client relationships and knowledge of national, state and local government agencies Knowledge of the permitting and concession processes Moffatt & Nichol’s that apply to infrastructure projects within Brazil All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171 Working conditions Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally. 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