Regional Director - Northwest

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performance, people-first culture aligned with company vision
• Mentor and coach department leaders, strengthening leadership bench and team capabilities
• Build strong, trust-based relationships across teams and functions
• Drive engagement, accountability, and alignment across the region
• Translate strategic vision into actionable plans and ensure effective execution at all levels
• Implement operational best practices to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency
• Drive adoption of processes and systems that support scalable growth
• Monitor regional performance metrics and implement corrective actions where needed
• Own regional financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and utilization
• Hold leaders accountable to KPIs and budget expectations
• Partner with leadership on forecasting, planning, and performance improvement
• Support business development and expand client relationships in strategic sectors (e.g., data centers, power, water utilities, mining)
• Foster a culture of cross-selling across practice areas
• Contribute to regional business planning and execution of corporate initiatives
• People & Organizational Leadership
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and performance
• Partner with HR on talent development, workforce planning, and employee relations
• Lead change management efforts and build alignment across teams

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in the AEC industry, including leadership roles within a scaled organization (PE-backed experience preferred)
• Technical background in one or more relevant practice areas (environmental, water, infrastructure, etc.)
• Demonstrated success in operational leadership and scaling business performance
• Proven ability to operationalize strategy and drive execution through teams
• Strong business acumen, including financial and KPI management
• Established client relationships in one or more strategic market sectors
• Exceptional relationship builder with strong communication and leadership presence
• Positive, resilient mindset with the ability to lead through change
• Alignment with company leadership values and culture