Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering (Civil/Structural):
Redefine an Industry, Lead a World-Class Team Are You Ready to Redefine an Industry?

Global Recruiters of Buckhead is conducting an executive search for a Director of Engineering on behalf of an extraordinary, purpose-driven client. This "Evergreen" company, recognized multiple times as a 'Best Place to Work' in Omaha, is fundamentally challenging the status quo in the home services industry. They are on a mission to deliver a "remarkable" contractor-homeowner experience, built on a foundation of proprietary products, next-generation software, and industry-leading business support.

This is not a typical engineering management role. Our client seeks a dynamic leader for their world-class civil/structural engineering team—a team that serves as the nexus of product innovation, technical consultation, and commercial success.

You will be the driving force behind the development of industry-leading foundation and concrete repair products. You won't just lead a team; you will shape the future of an industry, empowering a national network of dealers through high-impact training and consultation. This is your opportunity to blend strategic leadership with deep technical expertise to make a lasting, tangible impact.

This role demands a leader with proven technical mastery. You must possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 8+ years of relevant experience in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering
• Deep familiarity with soil mechanics, deep foundation design, and general residential/commercial construction.

• Proven Leadership: A track record of recruiting, leading, and inspiring high-performing engineering or technical teams.
• Technical Mastery: Expertise in product development, steel, and concrete, with proficiency in modeling software (AutoCAD, Inventor).
• Exceptional Communication: The ability to solve complex problems and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Presentation & Training
  
  Skills:
  
  Confidence in delivering high-impact presentations and training sessions to customers, engineers, and internal teams.
• Relationship Building: A genuine talent for cultivating strong, collaborative connections with your team, customers, and external partners.
• Willingness to travel occasionally across the U.S. and Canada.

As the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for:

• Leading & Developing Teams: Recruit, train, and manage top engineering talent. You will cast the vision, drive accountability, and create growth opportunities to develop and retain a world-class team.
• Driving Product Innovation: Collaborate across the organization to research, evaluate, and innovate new product offerings while optimizing the existing product line. You will oversee all product testing and the development of supporting documentation.
• Empowering Through Expertise: Serve as the chief technical expert, consulting with customers on complex applications, creating technical resources, and delivering training to educate your team, customers, and industry specifiers.
• Guiding Commercial Success: Develop the vision and strategy for commercial sales, build genuine relationships with key customers, and ensure your department meets or exceeds its annual revenue budget and KPIs.

This is a company that invests in its people and redefines the workplace.

• AMAZING CULTURE: A five-time winner of the Best Places to Work in Omaha. Enjoy a fun, family environment collectively driven by a powerful purpose.
• GENEROUS BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan with profitability match, 3 weeks of paid time off to start, 7 holidays, and paid parental leave.
• AWESOME WORK ENVIRONMENT: Enjoy an on-site cafeteria, a state-of-the-art gym and locker rooms, a casual dress policy, and fun employee events.
• CAREER DEVELOPMENT: This company believes in growing its people. Most new roles are filled by internal promotions, and the company supports ongoing professional education, licensure, and certification.
• FLEXIBILITY: An understanding that life is busy and a commitment to being flexible when it matters most.

This position is based in Omaha, NE. Our client deeply values the collaboration, innovation, and cultural strength that stem from working alongside a dedicated team in the office.

If you are a visionary leader passionate about blending world-class engineering with strategic business growth, we want to talk to you.

Apply today and be part of something truly transformative.