Director of Project Development - Investigative - Austin​/Dallas, TX

Overview Build a Practice. Lead a Team. Shape the Future.

Are you an entrepreneurial engineering leader who enjoys solving complex structural challenges while growing people, clients, and business? American Structure point is seeking a Director of Project Development to lead and expand our Investigative Group throughout Texas. This is more than a project management role— it's an opportunity to build and grow a regional practice. You'll serve as both a technical expert and business leader, developing client relationships, mentoring engineers, overseeing high-profile forensic investigations, and helping define the long-term strategy for our Texas market.

If you're energized by leadership, enjoy developing teams, and want the autonomy to make a lasting impact, we'd love to talk with you.

Location:

Austin or Dallas, TX

As the technical leader for the Texas Investigative team, you'll oversee a diverse portfolio of forensic engineering and structural investigation projects involving commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential facilities.

• Direct forensic engineering investigations involving structural damage, failures, and deterioration
• Lead facility condition assessments and building evaluations
• Investigate structural failures, building performance issues, and construction-related defects
• Review technical findings and ensure the delivery of high-quality engineering reports
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff
• Serve as a trusted advisor for clients throughout every phase of an investigation

This role plays a critical part in expanding our presence throughout Texas. You'll work closely with the Investigative Group Leader and Business Development team to identify opportunities, strengthen relationships, and execute strategic growth initiatives.

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan for the Texas market
• Build lasting relationships with new and existing clients
• Identify opportunities for new projects and market expansion
• Participate in client presentations, interviews, and proposal development
• Represent American Structure point within the engineering and construction community
• Drive client satisfaction and long-term partnerships

Successful teams are built through strong leadership. You'll be responsible for creating an environment where engineers can grow professionally while delivering exceptional work.

• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering staff
• Delegate work effectively while supporting employee growth
• Recruit, hire, and retain top engineering talent
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Lead quality assurance and quality control initiatives
• Build a positive, engaged, and high-performing team culture

As a Director, you'll help guide both project success and business performance.

• Manage project profitability and financial performance
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
• Collaborate on strategic planning for the Texas Investigative practice
• Support staffing forecasts and workload planning
• Identify operational improvements that increase efficiency and client value

• Minimum of a Bachelor's de gree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited university
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas or ability to obtain Texas licensure
• 10+ years of progressively increasing responsibility in structural or forensic engineering
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects, mentoring technical staff, and managing client relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise technical reports
• Strong business development skills with the ability to cultivate new and existing client partnerships
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation for travel to client sites
• Ability to travel locally with occasional regional travel

• Experience performing forensic engineering investigations and structural failure analyses
• Structural building repair design experience across commercial, industrial, municipal, or residential facilities
• Experience conducting facility condition assessments and building envelope evaluations
• AutoCAD and/or Revit experience
• Experience developing and executing business growth strategies
• Previous experience leading or growing an engineering practice, office, or business unit

• Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability and willingness to climb ladders and scaffolding, work from elevated locations, walk roofs, access crawl spaces, and inspect areas with limited accessibility
• Ability to safely perform field investigations in a variety of environmental conditions
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout Texas and occasionally to surrounding states.
• Ability to operate a motor…