Subsidiary Director of Facilities Consulting Services

Subsidiary Director of Facilities Consulting Services

ECS is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial leader serve as Subsidiary Director of our Midwest Facilities Consulting division in Cincinnati, OH. The Subsidiary Director will continue to grow our practice in the Midwest Region (Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri) with full P&L responsibility for an existing multi‑office team. The Subsidiary Director will lead strategic growth, recruit and mentor staff, oversee technical excellence, and manage key client relationships while partnering with executives and national account managers to drive regional and national success.

• Leadership and Operations
  • Full P&L management of the regional operation, including all departments, their managers, and staff including budgeting, invoicing, and collections. This includes sales growth, backlog management, profitability goals, and staff productivity/utilization.
  • Annual business planning and forecasting with quarterly benchmarking.
  • Monitor and review the current and projected workload to ensure that the current staff level is appropriate, including number of staff, experience level, and technical knowledge.
  • Ensure that project deliverables and proposals assigned to your staff are submitted on time.
  • Promote a safe workplace and proper use of PPE and compliance with safety policies.
• Business Development & Client Relationships
  • Business development and assist other staff in marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions.
  • Represent ECS at industry events, both technical and client-focused, and pursue speaking and writing opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Midwest Region Geotechn, Construction Materials Testing, and Environmental leaders to pursue cross‑selling opportunities with common clients.
  • Identify and pursue strategic term contracts and project opportunities.
  • Work closely with local staff and regional business development managers to track opportunities.
• Staff Development
  • Manage, train, and mentor employees at all levels.
  • Recruit strategic candidates (subject matter experts and rainmakers) and entry‑level staff to grow your business.
• Technical Principal/Project Oversight
  • Build relationships with peers in Subsidiary Director roles in other regions of ECS and support and assist in seeking out opportunities for collaboration and subject matter expertise where needed.
  • Respond and assist with finding resources to support projects.
  • Review technical reports, designs and other project deliverables for quality and risk management.
  • Find solutions to complex technical or design issues and communicate those solutions to project team, client and project stakeholders.
  • Other related duties as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college/university in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering or Master’s degree in Architecture or Building Science preferred.
• 15+ years of consulting experience focused on curtain wall, glazing, cladding, waterproofing, building envelope commissioning, forensic investigation, and building system performance testing; or structural testing/consulting, structural failure investigation, structural condition assessment, and/or design of repairs to existing structures.
• 10+ years in a supervisory role.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license required.
• Proven success in managing a similar practice.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, and Microsoft Office suite skills.

• Nationwide Facilities Consulting practice made up of more than 180 employees with deep technical expertise and opportunities for collaboration across the country.
• Opportunity to lead high‑profile projects with technical complexity and visibility.
• Be part of a growing and innovative team focused on technical excellence and client service.
• Supportive work environment that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
• ECS is an employee‑owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP).
• 401(k) with up to 4% match.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• And more!