Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain licensure
10-15 years of progressive engineering or professional services experience
Demonstrated experience in managing teams, projects, and financial performance
Preferably a Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for the assigned market
Own market-level financial performance, including revenue growth
Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team
Oversee project delivery ensuring quality and risk management
Partner with Business Development to identify growth opportunities
Maintain executive-level client relationships as a trusted advisor
Collaborate with sector leadership on policies and performance standards
Benefits
Team-oriented environment valuing transparency and creativity
Meaningful career paths and leadership opportunities
Learning & Development for education and professional licensing
Flexible, hybrid work for balance and well-being
Comprehensive healthcare programs including medical and dental
Company-paid life and disability insurance
401k retirement plan with employer match
Paid holidays and competitive PTO plans
Full Job Description
The Role
The Market Director is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall performance, growth, and operational excellence of an assigned engineering market. This role provides strategic direction and oversight across project delivery, financial performance, talent management, and client relationships, while partnering closely with sector leadership to execute firm-wide objectives. The Market Director is accountable for market-level profitability, team development, and sustainable growth, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality engineering services aligned with Stratus Team's standards and values.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the assigned market, ensuring alignment with firm, sector, and operational goals
Own market-level financial performance, including revenue growth, profitability, backlog, utilization, and forecasting
Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team, including managers and senior technical leaders, fostering accountability, engagement, and succession planning
Oversee project delivery across the market, ensuring quality, consistency, risk management, and adherence to contractual obligations
Partner with Business Development and technical leaders to identify growth opportunities, support pursuit strategies, and expand client relationships within the market
Maintain executive-level client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and escalation point for key accounts and complex issues
Collaborate with sector and shared services leadership (HR, Finance, Operations) to ensure consistent application of policies, processes, and performance standards
Drive resource planning and workforce strategies, including hiring, deployment, development, and retention of engineering talent
Establish and monitor market goals, KPIs, and performance metrics, implementing corrective actions as needed
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal risk management practices
Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement across the market
Represent the firm internally and externally, reinforcing Stratus Team's brand, values, and professional reputation
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain licensure, as applicable
Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in engineering or professional services, including leadership responsibility
Demonstrated experience managing teams, projects, and financial performance at a market or business unit level
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
Prior experience leading a multi-disciplinary or geographically distributed team
Experience in a growth-oriented, multi-market professional services firm
Why you'll love Stratus
A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
Learning & Development - Education and Professional Licensing
We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
Excellent Health Care Programs - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
401k Retirement Plan with employer match
Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans
Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/.
