Director of Engineering

BSA LifeStructures

$120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering; professional licensure required.
  • 15+ years of experience in the A/E industry, with proven discipline leadership experience.
  • Strong business acumen, able to manage metrics like utilization and profitability.
  • Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Collaborative, accountable leadership style with an ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee national engineering operations, including staffing, project delivery, and financial performance.
  • Lead and manage Engineering Leads, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
  • Ensure execution of core project delivery processes for quality and client satisfaction.
  • Align discipline capacity with project demand, managing utilization and growth.
  • Partner with leadership to identify hiring needs and build talent pipeline.
  • Mentor and develop staff to support career growth and project success.
  • Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Parental leave
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Paid volunteer time and a giving back program
  • Employer-matched retirement funds and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Modern, collaborative work environment with free parking at all studios
Full Job Description
BSA is seeking a strategic and collaborative Director of Engineering to lead our national engineering discipline, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low voltage technology. In this role, you will drive technical excellence and performance across projects that support healing, learning, and discovery. You'll partner closely with architecture, interior design, and planning teams to deliver high-quality, integrated solutions while shaping the future of engineering at BSA.

What You'll Do
  • Oversee national engineering operations, including staffing, project delivery, and financial performance.
  • Lead, manage, and hold Engineering Leads accountable, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
  • Ensure consistent execution of core project delivery processes, driving quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
  • Align discipline capacity with project demand, managing utilization, revenue, and growth.
  • Partner with firm leadership to identify hiring needs and build a strong, future-ready talent pipeline.
  • Mentor and develop staff, placing the right people in the right roles to support career growth and project success.
  • Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across the discipline.

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering; professional licensure required.
  • 15+ years of experience in the A/E industry, with proven discipline leadership experience.
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to manage performance metrics such as utilization, profitability, and project delivery.
  • Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A collaborative, accountable leadership style with an ownership mindset.

Exceptional Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Parental leave
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Paid volunteer time and a giving back Program
  • Employer-matched retirement funds and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Modern, collaborative work environment with free parking at all studios

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