We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.
Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.
Position Overview
Woolpert is seeking a Program Director to lead business development and growth initiatives within the Industrial/Advanced Manufacturing practice. This role requires a licensed Architect or Engineer and is primarily responsible for driving sales and expanding market presence through the development, cultivation, and strengthening of client relationships. Remote work options available for the right individual.
The Program Director will collaborate across multiple practice areas and service lines to identify and develop new business opportunities, ensuring that services are delivered in alignment with Woolpert’s commitment to excellence and its position as an industry leader. This role plays a critical part in shaping strategic growth initiatives while maintaining a high standard of client satisfaction and technical performance. The Program Director reports to the Private/Public Market Director.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. #LI-SN1
Business Development
- Strengthen and expand existing client relationships to identify and pursue additional project opportunities aligned with the service line, practice area, and firm-wide strategy.
- Develop new client relationships that align with targeted client profiles, project types, and overall business objectives.
- Position and promote Woolpert as an industry leader within assigned markets, practices, and services to both new and existing clients.
- Provide early-stage project feasibility assessments and contribute strategic input to project design and planning.
Collaboration and Client Support
- Mentor and support Project Managers in negotiating project scope, schedules, fees, and contract terms.
- Partner with Project Managers to proactively identify, address, and resolve project issues that may impact client objectives or satisfaction.
- Clearly define, communicate, and manage client needs and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain continuous and proactive communication with stakeholders (clients, client leadership, and internal teams) to anticipate, address, and resolve project-related challenges.
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline required.
- 15+ years of relevant professional experience within the Industrial/Advanced Manufacturing sector.
- Current professional licensure/registration in the applicable discipline.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and PowerPoint; working knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam required.
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed to support the objectives and demands of the practice area.
General Aptitude
- Demonstrated ability to make sound, data-driven decisions and recommendations through the effective evaluation and synthesis of information.
- Exhibits an enterprising, innovative, and proactive leadership and management approach.
- Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to influence, guide, and inspire teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to research, define, and manage multiple project scopes, schedules, and budgets concurrently.
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, vendors, leadership, and internal teams.
- Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent facilitation and meeting leadership skills, with the ability to drive productive outcomes.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, compelling presentations.
- Solid understanding of project management principles, with the ability to facilitate technical discussions as needed.
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Engaging professional demeanor supported by strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Benefits You Will Love
Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
- Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
- Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
- Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
- Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
- Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
- 15+ years of relevant professional experience within the Industrial/Advanced Manufacturing sector
- Current professional licensure/registration in the applicable discipline (licensed Architect or Engineer)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Working knowledge of Bluebeam
- Must already possess work authorization in the country of the job (no visa sponsorship)
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed
What We Do
Woolpert is the premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG) and strategic consulting firm, with a vision to become one of the best companies in the world. We innovate within and across markets to effectively serve public, private and government clients worldwide. Woolpert is an ENR Top 150 Global Design Firm, recently earned its sixth-straight Great Place to Work certification, and actively nurtures a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity and respect. Founded in 1911 in Dayton, Ohio, Woolpert has been America’s fastest-growing AEG firm since 2015. The firm has more than 1,600 employees and 60 offices on four continents. For more, visit woolpert.com.
