HEAPY
Director - Education Engineering Practice
At HEAPY, our purpose is Building a Sustainable, Well, and Resilient Society—and our Education Practice is at the heart of this purpose. We partner with universities and K-12 schools to design facilities that inspire students, empower educators, and transform communities. Lead With Purpose: Join HEAPY as Director - Education Engineering Practice! We are seeking a Director - Education Engineering Practice who will: Serve as a nationally recognized expert and trusted advisor to clients and colleagues Lead strategic growth by developing and executing market strategies across higher education and K-12 Achieve sales goals through client development, thought leadership, and enduring partnerships Mentor and empower project managers and team members to deliver exceptional outcomes Represent HEAPY externally through industry engagement, presentations, and publications Drive innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement—while shaping the next generation of learning environments This is more than a leadership position—it’s an opportunity to align with our Vision, Mission, and Core Values while doing meaningful work that impacts students today and for decades to come. Summary The Director- Education Engineering Practice leads the strategic growth, client engagement, and market leadership of their practice area, serving as a nationally recognized expert and trusted resource to colleagues and clients. Qualifications 4-year degree in Engineering, or 15+ years of experience in design or process engineering with a strong focus on client engagement and serving as a trusted advisor or owner representative of the specific market Professional credentials associated with the practice preferred, such as Professional Engineer (PE), BICSI RCDD, or approved Commissioning Certification Master’s degree in Business Administration encouraged CORE OBJECTIVES Strategic Leadership Maintain alignment with HEAPY’s Vision, Mission, Core Values, and firm-wide initiatives in all responsibilities and decisions. Serve as a nationally recognized expert and trusted resource within the practice and industry. Drive strategic growth through development and execution of market strategies and service offerings, incorporating all HEAPY services. Encourage adoption of best practices and process improvements to enhance efficiency and client outcomes. Client Engagement & Growth Achieve practice sales goals by fostering client relationships, retaining and expanding existing accounts, and developing new clients. Ensure best practices in pursuits, including client vetting, capture planning, go/no-go process, RFP/RFQ responses, interviews, and proposal writing. Represent HEAPY externally through industry engagement, thought leadership, publications, and presentations. Travel to offices to support client engagement, colleague development, and regional sales goals. Operational Excellence Collaborate with Operations Managers and Technical Leaders to plan and allocate resources effectively across projects. Ensure exceptional client satisfaction and retention through proactive engagement and superior project delivery. Oversee project execution to ensure adherence to quality standards, milestones, and service procedures. Optimize financial performance of the practice by setting appropriate fees, monitoring budgets, invoicing, and profit/loss results. Colleague Leadership Lead and develop project managers and practice team members, fostering career growth and professional development. Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the practice team. Support practice culture by modeling leadership principles and enabling colleague empowerment Lead performance evaluation processes, including recruiting, promotions, merit increases, and workload planning PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Ability to remain sedentary at desk for long periods of time while operating a keyboard, mouse, stylus and using a computer screen. Ability to communicate in person, electronically and via phone with other individuals. Reliable transportation required. Ability to work in all elements of indoor and outdoor environments which include the heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc. Ability to access all areas of the jobsite with activities that include ascending and descending stairs, scaffolding, ladders, navigating elevation changes, etc. Capable of working in physical positions that may include maneuvering self into different positions traditionally positions, traditionally is achieved by kneeling, sitting, standing, squatting, bending over, etc. Ability to move, transport, or position items weighing up to 25 lbs. Ability to apply established protocols and practices in a timely manner. and follow safety guidelines for both company and clients. Ability to gather, organize and evaluate information related to strategies, including long-range and short-range plans, objectives, staffing, innovations, and compensation. Successful track record in directing and providing leadership for design teams from business development through successful completion of design concepts to thrill our clients. Successful track record in building, nurturing and fostering new client relationships. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER HEAPY is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture. One that promotes and ensures equal employment opportunities in all employment decisions without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military status, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and/or local laws.
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At HEAPY, our purpose is Building a Sustainable, Well, and Resilient Society—and our Education Practice is at the heart of this purpose. We partner with universities and K-12 schools to design facilities that inspire students, empower educators, and transform communities. Lead With Purpose: Join HEAPY as Director - Education Engineering Practice! We are seeking a Director - Education Engineering Practice who will: Serve as a nationally recognized expert and trusted advisor to clients and colleagues Lead strategic growth by developing and executing market strategies across higher education and K-12 Achieve sales goals through client development, thought leadership, and enduring partnerships Mentor and empower project managers and team members to deliver exceptional outcomes Represent HEAPY externally through industry engagement, presentations, and publications Drive innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement—while shaping the next generation of learning environments This is more than a leadership position—it’s an opportunity to align with our Vision, Mission, and Core Values while doing meaningful work that impacts students today and for decades to come. Summary The Director- Education Engineering Practice leads the strategic growth, client engagement, and market leadership of their practice area, serving as a nationally recognized expert and trusted resource to colleagues and clients. Qualifications 4-year degree in Engineering, or 15+ years of experience in design or process engineering with a strong focus on client engagement and serving as a trusted advisor or owner representative of the specific market Professional credentials associated with the practice preferred, such as Professional Engineer (PE), BICSI RCDD, or approved Commissioning Certification Master’s degree in Business Administration encouraged CORE OBJECTIVES Strategic Leadership Maintain alignment with HEAPY’s Vision, Mission, Core Values, and firm-wide initiatives in all responsibilities and decisions. Serve as a nationally recognized expert and trusted resource within the practice and industry. Drive strategic growth through development and execution of market strategies and service offerings, incorporating all HEAPY services. Encourage adoption of best practices and process improvements to enhance efficiency and client outcomes. Client Engagement & Growth Achieve practice sales goals by fostering client relationships, retaining and expanding existing accounts, and developing new clients. Ensure best practices in pursuits, including client vetting, capture planning, go/no-go process, RFP/RFQ responses, interviews, and proposal writing. Represent HEAPY externally through industry engagement, thought leadership, publications, and presentations. Travel to offices to support client engagement, colleague development, and regional sales goals. Operational Excellence Collaborate with Operations Managers and Technical Leaders to plan and allocate resources effectively across projects. Ensure exceptional client satisfaction and retention through proactive engagement and superior project delivery. Oversee project execution to ensure adherence to quality standards, milestones, and service procedures. Optimize financial performance of the practice by setting appropriate fees, monitoring budgets, invoicing, and profit/loss results. Colleague Leadership Lead and develop project managers and practice team members, fostering career growth and professional development. Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the practice team. Support practice culture by modeling leadership principles and enabling colleague empowerment Lead performance evaluation processes, including recruiting, promotions, merit increases, and workload planning PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Ability to remain sedentary at desk for long periods of time while operating a keyboard, mouse, stylus and using a computer screen. Ability to communicate in person, electronically and via phone with other individuals. Reliable transportation required. Ability to work in all elements of indoor and outdoor environments which include the heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc. Ability to access all areas of the jobsite with activities that include ascending and descending stairs, scaffolding, ladders, navigating elevation changes, etc. Capable of working in physical positions that may include maneuvering self into different positions traditionally positions, traditionally is achieved by kneeling, sitting, standing, squatting, bending over, etc. Ability to move, transport, or position items weighing up to 25 lbs. Ability to apply established protocols and practices in a timely manner. and follow safety guidelines for both company and clients. Ability to gather, organize and evaluate information related to strategies, including long-range and short-range plans, objectives, staffing, innovations, and compensation. Successful track record in directing and providing leadership for design teams from business development through successful completion of design concepts to thrill our clients. Successful track record in building, nurturing and fostering new client relationships. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER HEAPY is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture. One that promotes and ensures equal employment opportunities in all employment decisions without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military status, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and/or local laws.
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