Job description
WHERE PASSION + PURPOSE ALIGN
Introba is the union of Integral Group, a global network of deep green engineers and consultants and Ross & Baruzzini, a technology, consulting, and engineering firm.
Together as Introba, the organization provides world-class building engineering design, analytic, and consulting services at all scales, specializing in net-zero first thinking. Through the cultivation of thought leadership, we deliver sustainable and forward-thinking solutions to the most complex design challenges facing the world’s leading clients and partners.
Job Summary
Introba, a leader in innovative engineering and design services for sustainable living systems, is excited to continue to expand company services within our Climate & Policy Planning organization and is seeking a talented change agent to join our growing team. Introba’s Climate Policy & Planning team works with local governments, states, federal agencies, educational and other public-serving institutions, as well as portfolio holders of various kinds to help set and achieve low-carbon resilience goals in the built environment. We work with ambitious clients throughout the world who need our expertise in charting a path to zero emissions, drawing on a combination of our team’s technical, engagement, and policy development skillsets. We are committed to equitable and inclusive planning, and work to ensure the achievement of multiple client priorities.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Business Development / Marketing
- Represent Introba at meetings with project clients and other project stakeholders as required
- Meet or exceed specific revenue targets on an annual basis as identified by the Managing Principal within the annual strategic business plan
- Identify new project opportunities and work with the marketing team to write and deliver proposals
- Responsible for implementation of strategic business plan as prepared by the Managing Principal
- People
- Develop and communicate team performance criteria and ensure regular performance updates
- Meet regularly with all team members to create alignment on project priorities and results expectations
- Conduct team semi-annual performance reviews
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels to support current and incoming client work
- Recommend learning opportunities
- Provide input to Human Resources on all team employment issues
- Utilize leadership skills and motivation techniques to maximize employee productivity and satisfaction
Financial- Provide workload forecasting as new projects are secured and provide progress analysis regarding prospective unsecured projects
- Ensure the Deltek Financial system is updated with project plans on a regular basis
- Recommend distribution of new work based on staff availability as established by the team workload requirements
Technical- Recommend and implement programs to improve the quality of our service, products and systems to meet clients’ requirements and expectations and to minimize costs and maximize the company's competitive position
- Instill the concept of quality being the responsibility of every team member
- Train staff in key competencies to ensure their growth and the successful continuation of project tasks when absent from the office or when staff is on vacation
- Promote quality issues with all members and ensure that the quality control function is effectively performed
- Direct the quality assurance and control programs within area of responsibility
- Keep current on new developments in innovative policy, including by participating in seminars and/or professional associations or committees
- Represent the company at related association meetings, plus dealing with city, state and federal officials
- Be conversant with codes of practice and industry standards
Measures of Performance:
- Client satisfaction on all projects
- Project financial performance (when acting as PM or PIC)
- Team satisfaction and retention
- Awards and recognition from peer groups
- Involvement in innovative ideas/trends within industry
Plus:
- Consistently demonstrates the ability to recognize and deal with multiple competing priorities
- Completes commitments in an accurate and timely manner
- Resolves team management challenges effectively
- Contributes a measurable positive impact on the services of the company to its clients and the company's ability to improve its competitive effectiveness in the marketplace
- Attends all meetings as scheduled or as required
- Cooperates and works closely with Principals and all staff members
- Meets or exceeds the monthly financial and yearly revenue and cost targets for projects within area of responsibility
As a company, we strive to inspire change and empower change makers. The Climate Policy & Planning Principal will be an impactful and valuable subject matter expert, while also serving to lead the development of team members supporting projects across our Climate Change & Policy portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership, technical support, team resourcing and project priority setting essential for the successful completion of a wide range of urban sustainability and planning projects, including but not limited to:
- Strategic climate change, resilience, and sustainability planning
- Decarbonization plans and strategies
- Policy and regulatory development
- Land use planning, and master planning
- Financial implications of energy efficiency and clean energy
- Research and report writing
- Stakeholder workshop & public process design and implementation
In addition, the Climate Policy & Planning Principal will:
- Serve as the primary liaison and point of accountability with clients and major projects, offering confidence and leadership for successful project delivery
- Leads business development and represents our sales/marketing engagements by setting targets and supporting team personnel to achieve them
- Develops, establishes, and administers team management systems to ensure a well-supported and productive team
- Prepares workloads and schedules team resources, distributing tasks effectively and consistent with staff skill sets
- Partners closely with Human Resources to make recommendations for staff hiring, team structure and development, and performance management
The Climate Change & Policy Principal is fully responsible and maintains accountability for their team, which may span across North America in both team staff and project locations. Collaboration with and support for the Canadian-based Climate Policy team and associated projects will also be expected to ensure alignment with resourcing and planning.
Core Competencies
- Excellent understanding of policies, practices, research, and trends relevant to the sustainable and low-carbon resilient built environment
- High proficiency in the sources of, and strategies for, reducing energy and emissions at building, portfolio, campus, and/or broader scales
- Holistic understanding of global climate change issues, as well as current leaders and best practices in net-zero energy/emissions and low-carbon resilient community planning
- Strong knowledge of low-carbon, resilient building practice, legislation, technologies, funding opportunities, etc.
- Strong abilities in stakeholder engagement and workshop/event facilitation
- Effective leadership skills and team management abilities
Skills and Qualifications:
- BA/BS level degree in Planning, Architecture, Environmental Studies, Resource Management, Engineering or Business Administration, or similar qualifications combined with relevant experience; Masters level degree or higher preferred
- Minimum 7+ years of industry-specific experience, ideally in the consulting and/or public sectors
- Excellence in written and oral communications, including superior interpersonal skills with clients and staff
- Active listening, communication and coaching skills
- Experience in managing multiple projects and staff
- Demonstrated leadership and business development capabilities
Additional Information
Introba is committed to pay equity. Introba is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities coupled with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering
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Introba is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements. You should ask your manager about this prior to starting, should you be subject to the current or potential future requirements.
We offer a competitive remuneration package, wellbeing benefits and an Employee Assistance Program to provide mental wellbeing support, guidance and advice. Our hybrid working patterns and flexible hours help our people to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
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