Grant Writing and Management Practice Lead

Grant Writing and Management Practice Lead

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Lochner is hiring for a leadership role to expand and manage the Southern California Grant Writing and Management Practice. Under the direction of the Planning Discipline Lead, you will lead the continued expansion and performance of Lochner's Southern California Grant Writing and Management Practice, and implement changes locally, including strategies, programs, and other initiatives. You will drive business development to pursue new opportunities within an ambitious growth plan, position and differentiate the team to win more projects, and increase the company's market share, working with transportation clients and acting as a Subject Matter Expert in project delivery and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Marketing and Business Development : Develop the vision and support business plans to drive regional growth in grant writing and management services; collaborate with the Marketing Manager on local marketing and growth strategies; ensure best practices in pursuit processes and client management; represent the firm at client meetings and industry events; build relationships with local leaders and participate in professional organizations; lead in forming strategic teaming partnerships; schedule periodic meetings with key client personnel in coordination with PMs and leadership.
• Business Strategy and Implementation : Support development of practice-based action plans aligned with the regional business plan; ensure staff utilization compliance and address operational concerns to improve performance; assess talent needs and design leadership development strategies for future needs.
• Finance and Operations : Ensure profitability of the grant writing and management practice and its projects; measure and monitor budgets and operational performance; communicate key metrics to leadership.
• Operational Responsibility : Maintain a defined level of chargeability where possible; collaborate with other Practice Leads and the Southern California Planning Discipline Lead to support regional teaming; manage client communications and ensure satisfactory project production, QA / QC, and a positive client experience; oversee succession planning and conduct performance evaluations; ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and corporate policies; maintain effective communication across offices through meetings and written updates.
• Results and Leadership : Demonstrate strategic thinking, drive results, lead change, lead people, and foster collaboration and client relationships; build team capability and contribute to the practice's growth.

Qualifications and Experience

Benefits and Commitments

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions; the noise level is usually loud.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lochner is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Lochner prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

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