Americas Practice Lead – Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Define and implement the strategic direction of the Engineering Practice across various regions and countries.

• Maintain responsibility for financial performance, including revenue growth, profitability, resource utilization, and operational efficiency.

• Lead business planning efforts, including budgeting, forecasting, workforce development, succession planning, and market expansion initiatives.

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality client solutions through consistent technical excellence.

• Provide direct oversight and mentorship to VPs and Managing Principals.

• Supervise major projects, programs, and key practice metrics.

• Develop and establish policies, procedures, and technical protocols.

• Oversee selected ongoing and new EFI projects.

• Manage program activities, including training, reporting, and administrative responsibilities.

• Represent EFI in meetings and forums with government, public service, and private-sector clients.

• Advise senior management on business matters and the financial implications of project work.

• Organize regular Engineering Service Line meetings and events.

• Participate in committees, task forces, and other groups to promote EFI’s mission and strategies.

• Act as a senior client-facing leader and industry representative.

• Collaborate with Sales/Marketing to drive growth and enhance client engagement.

• Represent EFI in external forums, strategic partnerships, and discussions with major clients.

• Facilitate cross-region and cross-discipline collaboration.

• Lead governance, meetings, initiatives, and task forces for the service line.

• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical, operational, or client-related issues.

• Support the organization's quality programs.

• Travel as necessary.

• Administer company personnel policies and staffing/training standards.

• Interview, hire, and establish performance development plans, along with conducting performance discussions.

• Provide support, guidance, leadership, and motivation to foster optimal performance.

• Undertake other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution is required.

• Advanced degree is preferred.

• Must be certified and/or registered as a professional engineer in the relevant field of expertise.

• A minimum of twenty (20) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• At least 10 years of management-related experience is necessary.

• Comprehensive understanding of standards and regulations.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in presentations.

• Proficient in PC applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong analytical and interpretive abilities.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

• Proven management and leadership capabilities.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Ability to produce comprehensive, accurate, and constructive written reports.

• Capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to deadlines.

• Must be capable of performing computer keyboarding tasks and work in both field and office settings.

• Travel requirement of 30% to 50%.

• Must have hearing, vision, and verbal communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401k with matching contributions.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Flexible spending or health savings accounts.

• Additional voluntary benefits.

• Reasonable accommodations when applicable and appropriate.