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Join us as we Rise to the Challenge
At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
THE COMPANY
KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.
KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.
KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION
We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.
We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!
KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & OTHER
The Regional Practice Leader (RPL) for our Texas Construction Management division is a leadership position combining technical expertise with strategic vision and business management to drive the next level of growth and success of multiple practices within the KCI regional practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- The primary responsibility is to grow the practice; maximizing market share (30% weighting) and developing of new clients/services (70% weighting).
- Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key regional clients (TxDOT) while staying well versed in their policies and procedures.
- Leads the regional practice’s business development effort by providing input to disciplines sales goals, developing a marketing/education plan for each practice, obtaining market intelligence through client relationships and leading marketing/proposal efforts.
- Identifies new clients and marketing opportunities and works with the Corporate and Practice Leaders to win the work.
- Supervises staff through the development and leadership of the practice leaders.
- Builds a high-performance team through personal/professional leadership, coaching/mentoring of staff and the identification/attraction of top outside talent.
- Coordinates resource allocation within regions, practices and with other regions.
- Serves as principle-in-charge or senior project manager for large/significant projects/pursuits.
- Professional license/certification in area of expertise required.
- Must possess exceptional leadership, written and verbal communication, relationship, and business development skills. Must develop, activate and affect the vision for the regional practice and discipline.
Leadership and Strategic Planning:
- Lead all similar technical practices within the designated regional market and/or geography.
- Provide support to Practice Leaders to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
- Collaborate closely with other regional practices to utilize shared expertise and implement best practices.
- Contribute to the development and execution of growth strategies and business plans.
- Engage in collaborative efforts with other Regional Practice Leaders within the organization to drive collective success.
- Provide and foster a culture of performance excellence and collaboration.
Business Development and Client Relationship Management:
- Take ownership of business development efforts, focusing on expanding the regional practice beyond existing clients.
- Foster and nurture client relationships, identify opportunities for expansion, and introduce new services or geographic markets within the realm of our technical expertise.
- Provide project and client leads to other regional practice leaders to grow their regional practices.
- Represent KCI in technical societies and community organizations.
- Stay informed and track market trends for annual business planning and long-term strategic planning purposes.
Recruitment, Retention, and Professional Development:
- Support recruiting and retention efforts to attract and retain top talent within the regional practice.
- Prepare and deliver timely annual employee performance appraisals for assigned staff.
- Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
- Provide input and recommendations for technical training as well as management and leadership development of staff.
Financial Management and Reporting:
- Work with the Sector President, Region Executive, Service Line Leader and the CFO to develop the annual budget.
- Meet annual Performance Agreements targets.
- Deliver projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope and quality commitments.
- Negotiate scope, schedule, and fee estimates for large and significant projects.
- Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters.
Project Management and Execution:
- Monitor effective use of equipment and personnel.
- Provide technical project and staff oversight.
- Serve as project manager on large or significant projects.
- Develop project-specific safety plans. Ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
- Meet regularly with clients to review project progress.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Work Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 10 years of related professional experience, or 14 years of equivalent professional experience.
- Typically, 10+ years of progressive professional and increasing project management and organizational management experience in the AEC industry.
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of successful project management, business management, and team collaboration.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to drive business development efforts and achieve growth targets.
- Willingness to travel as necessary to support regional initiatives.
Education and/or Work Experience Preferred:
- Master’s/ MBA preferred.
Certificates, licenses, and/or Registration Required:
- Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Training within six months of start date.
Certificates, licenses, and/or Registration Preferred:
- Professional license or certification within the field of expertise.
Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
INTRODUCTION
Join us as we Rise to the Challenge
At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
THE COMPANY
KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.
KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.
KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION
We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.
We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!
KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & OTHER
The Regional Practice Leader (RPL) for our Texas Construction Management division is a leadership position combining technical expertise with strategic vision and business management to drive the next level of growth and success of multiple practices within the KCI regional practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- The primary responsibility is to grow the practice; maximizing market share (30% weighting) and developing of new clients/services (70% weighting).
- Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key regional clients (TxDOT) while staying well versed in their policies and procedures.
- Leads the regional practice’s business development effort by providing input to disciplines sales goals, developing a marketing/education plan for each practice, obtaining market intelligence through client relationships and leading marketing/proposal efforts.
- Identifies new clients and marketing opportunities and works with the Corporate and Practice Leaders to win the work.
- Supervises staff through the development and leadership of the practice leaders.
- Builds a high-performance team through personal/professional leadership, coaching/mentoring of staff and the identification/attraction of top outside talent.
- Coordinates resource allocation within regions, practices and with other regions.
- Serves as principle-in-charge or senior project manager for large/significant projects/pursuits.
- Professional license/certification in area of expertise required.
- Must possess exceptional leadership, written and verbal communication, relationship, and business development skills. Must develop, activate and affect the vision for the regional practice and discipline.
Leadership and Strategic Planning:
- Lead all similar technical practices within the designated regional market and/or geography.
- Provide support to Practice Leaders to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
- Collaborate closely with other regional practices to utilize shared expertise and implement best practices.
- Contribute to the development and execution of growth strategies and business plans.
- Engage in collaborative efforts with other Regional Practice Leaders within the organization to drive collective success.
- Provide and foster a culture of performance excellence and collaboration.
Business Development and Client Relationship Management:
- Take ownership of business development efforts, focusing on expanding the regional practice beyond existing clients.
- Foster and nurture client relationships, identify opportunities for expansion, and introduce new services or geographic markets within the realm of our technical expertise.
- Provide project and client leads to other regional practice leaders to grow their regional practices.
- Represent KCI in technical societies and community organizations.
- Stay informed and track market trends for annual business planning and long-term strategic planning purposes.
Recruitment, Retention, and Professional Development:
- Support recruiting and retention efforts to attract and retain top talent within the regional practice.
- Prepare and deliver timely annual employee performance appraisals for assigned staff.
- Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
- Provide input and recommendations for technical training as well as management and leadership development of staff.
Financial Management and Reporting:
- Work with the Sector President, Region Executive, Service Line Leader and the CFO to develop the annual budget.
- Meet annual Performance Agreements targets.
- Deliver projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope and quality commitments.
- Negotiate scope, schedule, and fee estimates for large and significant projects.
- Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters.
Project Management and Execution:
- Monitor effective use of equipment and personnel.
- Provide technical project and staff oversight.
- Serve as project manager on large or significant projects.
- Develop project-specific safety plans. Ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
- Meet regularly with clients to review project progress.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Work Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 10 years of related professional experience, or 14 years of equivalent professional experience.
- Typically, 10+ years of progressive professional and increasing project management and organizational management experience in the AEC industry.
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of successful project management, business management, and team collaboration.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to drive business development efforts and achieve growth targets.
- Willingness to travel as necessary to support regional initiatives.
Education and/or Work Experience Preferred:
- Master’s/ MBA preferred.
Certificates, licenses, and/or Registration Required:
- Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Training within six months of start date.
Certificates, licenses, and/or Registration Preferred:
- Professional license or certification within the field of expertise.
Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Regional Leader
Document progressive leadership scope early
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Gather performance reviews, org charts, and board resolutions that show increasing team size, budget authority, and geographic scope before you start the sponsorship conversation.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 for your profile
If your Regional Leader role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive management experience, EB-2 applies. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals with at least two years of experience. Getting the category right at the PERM stage avoids costly re-filings.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Target companies that have already sponsored green cards for Regional Leader or comparable management roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history by role type and location, so you're applying to organizations that have committed to the full sponsorship process before.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the offered role and location, determined before PERM is filed. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area so you enter salary discussions knowing the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Ask employers about PERM recruitment timelines upfront
PERM requires a good-faith recruitment test, typically spanning 30 to 60 days, before DOL will certify the application. Ask hiring managers whether they've completed recruitment or are starting fresh, so you understand how far the sponsorship clock has already run when you receive an offer.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue.
Green Card Regional Leader: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Regional Leader roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Regional Leader positions qualify under EB-2 when the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive management experience. EB-3 applies when the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree with at least two years of relevant experience. The classification depends on what your employer documents as the actual minimum for the specific position, not on your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship for a Regional Leader role differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test. After DOL certifies the PERM, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs before the final step of adjustment of status or consular processing.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a Regional Leader for a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search for companies with verified PERM and I-140 filing history for Regional Leader and comparable senior management roles. Employers who have completed sponsorship before understand the recruitment-test obligations, the prevailing wage requirement, and the multi-year commitment the process involves, making them far more reliable partners than employers approaching it for the first time.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change jobs after the I-140 is approved?
Once your employer's I-140 petition is approved by USCIS, the priority date it establishes can transfer to a new employer's I-140 for the same or a similar occupational category. Separately, if your I-485 adjustment application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation without losing your position in the adjustment queue. These are two distinct rules that apply at different stages.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for Regional Leader sponsorship timelines?
Before the Department of Labor will certify a PERM application, your employer must conduct a good-faith recruitment effort, typically including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices, spanning roughly 30 to 60 days. The employer cannot hire you until the recruitment period closes and DOL confirms no qualified U.S. workers applied. This mandatory process runs before the I-140 is ever filed, adding time you should factor into any sponsorship negotiation.