GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering, planning and design services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people and are proud to be named a 2023 Top Workplace.

GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We're looking for a Leader who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it's all about relationships!

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Coastal Practice Area Leader in our Sarasota, FL office. Our ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be looking for an opportunity to manage a high-performing staff and a variety of projects. Our successful candidate will be able to work directly with clients, lead project design teams, and work to mentor and advance the abilities of our staff. We provide an excellent reputation and strong staff to support your efforts.

Coastal Practice Area Leader responsibilities include:

• Oversee the execution of projects in the coastal practice area including scheduling, establishing fees, negotiating contracts, billing, collecting, etc.
• Lead business development activities for the coastal practice area identifying, developing, maintaining, leveraging and managing client relationships. Facilitate expanded coastal practice area exposure, develop and implement market strategies that align with the firm's overall business strategy and branding.
• Provide input to the Office Leader relative to culture, vision, mission, values, objectives, and strategies relating to the coastal practice area.
• Provide input to Office Leader and Water Market Group Leader on practice area performance goals and objectives (i.e., revenue growth, client satisfaction, quality, profitability, net revenue, net multiplier, chargeability, business development costs and other operational goals.)
• Maintain continuous client relations and secure projects in the coastal practice area.
• Work with the coastal experts across GRAEF offices in project oversight, including setting priorities and developing objectives, and project financial management as well as the ability to serve as a technical resource for a multi-disciplinary team.
• Project engineering and management; client management, making fluent presentations and conducting client development activities.
• Prepare contracts and technical documents.
• Professional society involvement and attendance at professional conferences and summits.
• Technical leadership of design of coastal projects in the Florida region.

We are considering Coastal Practice Area Leaders who meet the following basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of (10) years of completing design calculations for coastal engineering projects such as drainage and flood control, geotechnical/foundation designs, sewage pump stations, rock walls, seagrass, beach nourishment, coastal storm impact analyses, and coastal structures.
• Project Management experience.
• U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
• Strong coastal engineering technical skills in coastal and hydraulic processes.
• Proven track record in business development and project development processes, including marketing activities, conference participation, client development, project tracking and proposal development.
• Design experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D considered a plus.

We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Exciting coastal community with year-round activities and events such as golf, boating, fishing and more
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets