Director of Project Development - Forensic Investigations

Designworks Talent•Dallas, TX

30d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a leadership opportunity for an entrepreneurial structural or forensic engineering professional who can combine technical expertise, client development, team leadership, and business growth. The Director will oversee complex forensic investigations, develop client relationships, mentor engineering staff, and help shape the long-term strategy for the Florida market. The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader who is ready to build a regional practice while remaining actively engaged in technical work and client relationships.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited university
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or ability to obtain Florida 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
U.S. work authorization is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead forensic engineering investigations involving structural damage, failures, deterioration, and construction defects
Oversee facility condition assessments and building evaluations
Investigate structural failures and building performance issues
Review technical findings and ensure delivery of high-quality engineering reports
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients
Develop and execute a strategic business development plan for the Florida market
Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
Identify opportunities for new projects and market expansion
Lead client presentations, interviews, and proposal development
Represent the firm within the engineering and construction community
Drive client satisfaction and long-term partnerships
Help establish and execute the long-term strategy for the Florida Investigative practice
Mentor, coach, and develop engineering staff
Recruit, hire, and retain top engineering talent
Delegate work effectively and support employee development
Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Lead quality assurance and quality control initiatives
Build a positive, engaged, and high-performing team culture
Manage project profitability and financial performance
Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
Support staffing forecasts and workload planning
Identify operational improvements that increase efficiency and client value
Contribute to strategic planning for the Florida practice