Director of New Design
Walker Consultants•Atlanta, GA
About The Position
The Director of Design will help build and lead Walker Consultants’ growing design practice in Atlanta while remaining closely connected to clients and projects. The role provides leadership across project delivery, client relationships, team development, and business growth, and helps establish the direction and presence of Walker’s design services in the Atlanta market. It is suited to an experienced design leader who enjoys building relationships and developing people as well as delivering projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
- Significant experience leading complex building design projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Professional Engineer (PE), Structural Engineer (SE), or Architect licensure.
- Proven experience managing client relationships and developing new business.
- Strong understanding of project financials, contracts, staffing, scheduling, and quality management.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical professionals and project leaders.
- Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in parking, functional design, or related building design markets is highly valued.
- An established network of industry and client relationships in Atlanta or the Southeast.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction for the Atlanta design practice.
- Lead and oversee complex building and parking design projects from planning through construction.
- Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients and serve as a trusted advisor.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the design practice in Atlanta and the surrounding market.
- Lead proposals, interviews, client presentations, and other business development efforts.
- Oversee project planning, staffing, financial performance, schedules, and quality.
- Guide multidisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, consultants, and technical professionals.
- Mentor and develop project managers and technical staff.
- Partner with Walker leaders and offices to leverage expertise and resources across the organization.
- Balance technical leadership, project delivery, people leadership, and practice growth.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity to purchase Walker stock; Walker is 100% employee-owned
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Mental wellness benefits
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
- 529 college savings plan
- A minimum of 3 weeks of paid time off per year
- 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
- 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank
- 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
- Paid parental leave, including an additional week of paid leave alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
- Paid community involvement hours
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement
- Sponsorship of professional memberships
- Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
