Market Lead responsible for strategic leadership, guiding business development, and ensuring technical excellence within the
Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas market. Working in collaboration with the Chief Business Officer and CEO, this individual will serve as a client-facing leader, a technical expert in their own right, and as a senior technical authority, overseeing project delivery while advancing the firm's presence and reputation in the marketplace.
The ideal candidate combines both strong technical expertise with proven business acumen. They bring a deep understanding of engineering principles, a record of successfully delivering complex projects with the ability to translate technical knowledge into clear value for clients, positioning them as a trusted advisor both internally and externally. First-hand experience of construction defect litigation (both plaintiff and defense), insurance evaluations, forensic analysis and the development of repair designs is highly desired.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Establish and maintain strong client relationships, positioning the firm as a trusted partner.
- Serve as technical lead, guiding other team members on engineering best practices while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Perform field inspections, required site visits and conduct site investigation activities, while leading and guiding other professionals to perform these duties.
- Assess and provide opinions and recommendations relating to civil engineering, structural engineering, building enclosures, roofing systems, waterproofing systems, and various exterior facades.
- Develop engineering reports detailing opinions based on sound technical knowledge supported by industry best practice, building codes and regulations.
- Develop repair designs and undertake quality assurance observations during the implementation of repairs as requested by the client.
- Support mediation, arbitration, and trial activities as requested by clients in both dispute resolution and litigation work.
- Provide technical advice to clients including attorneys, homeowner association boards, contractors and insurers.
- Use excellent communication skills to ensure deadlines and cost targets are met.
- Lead and mentor other team members to produce effective engineering deliverables.
- Manage resource allocation to support project delivery and business development goals.
- With the support of the business development team, pursue, and secure new business opportunities aligned with the firm's objectives.
Skills, Capabilities and Experience:- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering consulting, including demonstrated success in business development and project leadership.
- A good understanding of residential, commercial, or institutional building design and construction.
- Knowledge of standards of the engineering industry including building codes as well as knowledge of building enclosure design principles.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines while remaining detail and quality focused.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information and build rapport with clients, contractors, sub-contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and BlueBeam Revu.
- A working knowledge of AutoCAD is desirable as well as knowledge of Civil3D or other commonly used engineering design and analysis tools.
Education/ Formal Training Required:- Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited university in the field of civil, structural or architectural engineering (Master's degree preferred).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Arizona is required.
Our Offer:- We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
- Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
- Competitive pay and performance-based incentives.
- 100% company paid healthcare, dental and vision insurance.
- Company 401(k) contributions irrespective of level of employee contribution.
- Unlimited PTO policy.
- Flexible work environment with option to work remotely when needed.
Compensation:- $150,000+ depending on experience
