Requisition ID: 94218 

Job Category: Infrastructure 

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

 

Global Transit Business Unit Practice Lead, Stations & Facilities

Office Location - Los Angeles, CA

 

Hatch is seeking a new Global Business Unit Practice Lead for our Transit Stations & Facilities team globally.  The purpose of this full-time position is to lead and support the growth a team that positions Hatch to win and robustly self-perform rail and transit (Class I, Light Rail and Bus) facilities and stations design nationwide. 

 

As Global Business Unit Practice Lead, Stations & Facilities, this person will be responsible for all business planning, strategic growth, thought leadership, staff development and engagement delivery across the Stations & Facilities BU Practice.  The GD, S&F works closely with our Business Unit Regional Directors, Delivery Practices, Global Response and other business leaders on behalf of the Business Unit Leadership team, ensuring that the Business Unit Practice operates seamlessly across the entire Infrastructure sector, sector practices and are focused on global issues while being responsive to local client and local project needs and maintaining connectivity globally with the rest of the team.

 

Reporting to the Managing Director Transit, the Global Business Unit Practice Lead, Stations & Facilities will be responsible for leading and supporting the growth of the Station & Facilities business which is part of over 1000+ Transit professionals across all of Hatch’s global Transit business. The Global Business Unit Practice Lead will provide leadership in maintaining and further developing the Station & Facilities business, including  responsibility for business development, team leadership and development, thought leadership and research, client engagement, technical oversight of deliverables and project financial performance.

 

Hatch is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary professional services firm, established for over 65 years, that delivers a comprehensive array of technical and strategic services. Our global network of 10,000 professionals work on the world’s toughest challenges. Our experience spans over 150 countries around the world in the metals, energy, infrastructure, digital, and investments market sectors.

 

Responsibilities: 

In this capacity the candidate will, amongst other duties:

Provide strategic leadership to the consolidation, creation, and long-term planning for a full-service design capability for rail and transit facilities and stations for our clients. Provide leadership to the existing national team of rail and transit building design professionals. Assess the current resources and markets in which Hatch currently operates and determine how to leverage these as a foundation for a full-service design practice. Identify and evaluate current portfolio of projects at Hatch in this market and draw a plan to build upon this portfolio for larger and more diverse projects, and overall diversification and growth of the portfolio. Identify overall and/or regional gaps in resources, and then recruit talent to create a national design studio for rail and transit facilities. Meet and gather feedback from Hatch’s current subject matter experts to collaboratively create a robust practice for this market. Analyze Hatch’s corporate structure with an eye to creating a collaborative, cross discipline studio of design professionals specializing in rail and transit facilities and stations design. Drive safety and consistent quality of service throughout the nation by overseeing the standardization of design guidelines and best practices for these types of facilities. Accountable for meeting key performance indicators to be collaboratively determined with executive and/or global leadership. Ability to lead and manage projects as needed to bring value to the client and profit to Hatch. Manage risk utilizing techniques and procedures that are quantifiable, verifiable and easily explained.

 

 Skills and Qualifications: 

Registered deign professional (architect, engineer) Registered Project Management Professional (PMP) Understanding and experience in building a national practice of design professionals.  Demonstrated ability to lead and manage project teams in a multi-disciplinary environment Self-starter and self-motivated requiring minimal supervision Previous experience in leading a team and function for commercial performance.  Demonstrable track record of successful business development and achievement of targets. Must be a confident speaker with excellent interpersonal skills and be able to clearly communicate to all levels from clients, senior project personnel through to junior staff Excellent judge and recruiter of talent Must have a solid technical and management background in transit related stations and facilities and be able to demonstrate Minimum 15 years specific to transit projects Must have previously held senior leadership positions overseeing large global teams Have a minimum of 25 years overall design and construction experience Have excellent understanding of multi-disciplinary design documentation from disciplines     that affect the design of any transit buildings such as architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, communications, code compliance Demonstrate a solid understanding of the interfaces with other disciplines such as track, systems, civil, utilities Must have experience with projects through all phases of work from feasibility, concept, detailed design and construction administration Preferably worked on most procurement models such as Design Build, Design Bid Build, Progressive Design Build, Design Build Operate Maintain, etc Salary range in the 200-275k range, but depending on experience can be flexible or include a variety of other compensation

 

Why join us?

Work with great people to make a difference Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions Top employer

What we offer you?

 

Flexible work environment Long term career development Think globally, work locally

 

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

 

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.