Director - Education Engineering Practice

OverviewDirector - Education Engineering PracticeJoin to apply for the Director - Education Engineering Practice role at HEAPY.Lead strategic growth and executive leadership within HEAPY’s Education Practice, partnering with universities and K-12 schools to design facilities that inspire students, empower educators, and transform communities.ResponsibilitiesServe as a nationally recognized expert and trusted advisor to clients and colleaguesLead strategic growth by developing and executing market strategies across higher education and K-12Achieve sales goals through client development, thought leadership, and enduring partnershipsMentor and empower project managers and team members to deliver exceptional outcomesRepresent HEAPY externally through industry engagement, presentations, and publicationsDrive innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement—while shaping the next generation of learning environmentsThis is more than a leadership position—it’s an opportunity to align with our Vision, Mission, and Core Values while doing meaningful work that impacts students today and for decades to come.SummaryThe Director - Education Engineering Practice leads the strategic growth, client engagement, and market leadership of their practice area, serving as a nationally recognized expert and trusted resource to colleagues and clients. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, this role drives sales, develops service offerings, and fosters colleague development while ensuring operational excellence and financial sustainability in partnership with Operations Managers and Design Managers.Qualifications4-year degree in Engineering, or 15+ years of experience in design or process engineering with a strong focus on client engagement and serving as a trusted advisor or owner representative of the specific marketProfessional credentials associated with the practice preferred, such as Professional Engineer (PE), BICSI RCDD, or approved Commissioning CertificationMaster’s degree in Business Administration encouragedCore ObjectivesStrategic LeadershipMaintain alignment with HEAPY’s Vision, Mission, Core Values, and firm-wide initiatives in all responsibilities and decisions.Serve as a nationally recognized expert and trusted resource within the practice and industry.Drive strategic growth through development and execution of market strategies and service offerings, incorporating all HEAPY services.Encourage adoption of best practices and process improvements to enhance efficiency and client outcomes.Client Engagement & GrowthAchieve practice sales goals by fostering client relationships, retaining and expanding existing accounts, and developing new clients.Ensure best practices in pursuits, including client vetting, capture planning, go/no-go process, RFP/RFQ responses, interviews, and proposal writing.Represent HEAPY externally through industry engagement, thought leadership, publications, and presentations.Travel to offices to support client engagement, colleague development, and regional sales goals.Operational ExcellenceCollaborate with Operations Managers and Technical Leaders to plan and allocate resources effectively across projects.Ensure exceptional client satisfaction and retention through proactive engagement and superior project delivery.Oversee project execution to ensure adherence to quality standards, milestones, and service procedures.Optimize financial performance of the practice by setting appropriate fees, monitoring budgets, invoicing, and profit/loss results.Colleague LeadershipLead and develop project managers and practice team members, fostering career growth and professional development.Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the practice team.Support practice culture by modeling leadership principles and enabling colleague empowerment. Lead performance evaluation processes, including recruiting, promotions, merit increases, and workload planning.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentAbility to remain sedentary at desk for long periods and operate a computerAbility to communicate in person, electronically and via phoneReliable transportation requiredAbility to work in all indoor and outdoor environments including heat, cold, rain, snow, and windAbility to access all areas of the jobsite with stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and elevation changesAbility to assume positions such as kneeling, sitting, standing, squatting, bendingAbility to move or position items weighing up to 25 lbsAbility to follow safety guidelines and established protocolsAbility to gather, organize, and evaluate information related to strategies and planningProven track record in directing design teams from business development to successful delivery and client satisfactionProven track record in building and nurturing new client relationshipsNoteThis job description is not designed to state or imply that listed responsibilities are the only duties to be performed. Duties may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. All responsibilities and requirements listed are considered essential and may be modified to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employee contract, other than an at-will relationship.Equal Opportunity EmployerHEAPY is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture. We promote equal employment opportunities in all employment decisions without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military status, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-04