Structural Office Lead; Mission Critical​/Data Centers

Why This Role / Why Now

• Build an office, not just a book of work

  You’ll be empowered to set direction locally – hiring, mentorship, technical standards, delivery strategy, and growth planning – while leveraging the scale, brand, and operational support of a 350‑person organization.

• Fast, visible progression (backed by real examples)

  Promotion is not a slogan here: fifty people were promoted to senior positions last year alone. The leadership team has created a culture where high performance is recognized quickly, and scope grows with capability.

• Mission Critical is a career accelerator

  Data centers and mission critical work offer unique advantages for senior engineers and leaders:
  Repeatable programs and long‑term clients (multi‑site pipelines);
  High technical rigor (robust lateral systems, vibration criteria, progressive collapse, equipment loads, constructability constraints);
  Schedule‑driven delivery that rewards strong leadership and streamlined decision‑making;
  Clear specialization path into market leadership, client advisory, and program oversight.

• Launch and scale the Midwest structural practice, aligned to the firm’s national growth strategy
• Recruit, hire, and develop a high‑performing team (senior‑to‑junior mix)
• Build a culture centered on quality, accountability, collaboration, and growth
• Mentor engineers into technical and project leadership roles; create clear development paths
• Partner with firm leadership on headcount planning, utilization, and staffing strategy

• Lead structural delivery for data centers and mission critical facilities, from concept through construction
• Own project success: scope, schedule, technical decisions, quality, and client satisfaction
• Guide structural system selection and design strategies that balance speed, risk, cost, and constructability
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (MEP, civil, architecture, contractors, vendors) to drive alignment
• Provide oversight on complex structural challenges (equipment platforms, long‑span framing, heavy loading, redundancy, lateral performance, vibration)

• Serve as a senior client contact; expand key accounts and develop new relationships in the Midwest market
• Support proposals, interviews, and fee development for mission critical pursuits
• Represent the firm in industry networks and events; elevate brand presence locally
• Drive repeat business by building trust through responsive leadership and reliable delivery

• Establish a trusted presence with strong internal credibility and client confidence
• Build a scalable team foundation (key senior hires + pipeline for mid‑junior engineers)
• Implement consistent delivery standards for mission critical projects: speed + quality + predictability
• Strengthen relationships with owners, developers, contractors, and program managers
• Create measurable team development: mentorship cadence, performance growth, and promotion readiness

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience (mission critical/data centers strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership in project delivery and team mentorship
• Strong understanding of structural systems and the realities of construction
• Experience leading clients and coordinating with multidisciplinary stakeholders
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain (preferred depending on role scope)
• Comfort operating in a growth environment – moving quickly while maintaining high standards

• Experience scaling a team, office, or practice area (hiring, coaching, setting standards)
• Data center program experience (multiple sites / repeatable templates / phased delivery)
• Business development contributions: proposals, relationship‑building, strategic pursuits
• Familiarity with fast‑track delivery models and contractor‑led coordination

• Growth trajectory: from 3 → 350 in 20 years, aiming for 1,000 in 5 years
• Merit‑based progression:
  50 senior promotions last year – capability and impact are recognized
• Autonomy with support: freedom to lead locally, backed…