Jobs · Engineering · Iowa

Engineering Director

Premier Tech Growers and Consumers · Des Moines, IA · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

About the role

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead our project management and engineering teams while helping strengthen client relationships. This strategic role combines technical leadership with a forward-thinking approach to business growth.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of 8–12 professionals
  • Ensure projects launch smoothly
  • Support client engagement to help secure new opportunities
  • Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Operations Coordinators
  • Oversee project execution from planning through delivery, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
  • Manage licensing and compliance for multi-state projects, including GC licensing
  • Support structural engineering needs and facility integration projects
  • Collaborate with leadership on business development, risk management, and long-term strategy
  • Engage with clients as needed to help secure new opportunities and strengthen relationships
  • Drive process improvements and forward-thinking solutions to enhance efficiency and growth

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams
  • Strong communicator with an outgoing, relationship-focused leadership style and basic sales skills
  • Strong understanding of construction and structural engineering principles
  • Able to navigate multi-state licensing requirements
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT preferred

Qualifications

  • Proven track record of success in leading and mentoring technical teams
  • Outgoing and collaborative leadership style
  • Basic sales skills and ability to engage with clients
  • Strong understanding of construction and structural engineering principles
  • Experience navigating multi-state licensing requirements
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT certification

Skills

  • Technical leadership
  • Project management
  • Construction and structural engineering
  • Client relationships
  • Business development

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance plans - available day one
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Life insurance
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Telehealth
  • Team member and family assistance program
  • 401(K) retirement plan with company match
  • Skills development through University of Premier Tech platform

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible to accommodate the needs of the position and the team.

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