South Florida Area Business Leader

Egis Group • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Egis is seeking an Area Business Leader to support its South Florida market, based in the Miami office. Reporting to the U.S. Southeast Regional Manager, the role leads the performance and growth of the South Florida transportation design team, overseeing client service, business development, and project delivery. The position focuses on building relationships and securing work with Florida agencies at local, regional, and state levels, including FDOT, MPOs, cities, counties, and regional authorities.

The Area Business Leader oversees design staff, resources, budgets, and technical and project oversight; supports pursuit go/no-go decisions; and develops and implements business plans in support of the region’s growth strategy. Responsibilities also include developing client and teaming-partner relationships, maintaining the opportunity pipeline, supporting pursuit capture plans, recruiting and retaining staff, managing local staff and office operations, and monitoring project budgets, schedules, and quality control. The position may also serve as a regional practice leader, discipline leader, and/or project manager, and may carry a project utilization target.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, or technical expertise, or equivalent experience.
• Licensed professional engineer in Florida.
• Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Engineer II classification or higher.
• Experience developing and managing project budgets and schedules as a discipline lead or project manager.
• Experience in relevant facets of planning, design, and construction services for roads, highways, and bridges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead meetings and interface with Egis clients.
• Excellent leadership potential and soft skills, and ability to work well with staff at all levels.
• Ability to develop effective, trustworthy, long-term relationships with clients, colleagues, and other transportation-industry stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.
• An established network with Florida agencies at local, regional, and state levels, as well as relevant partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance and growth of the South Florida transportation design team.
• Lead client service, business development, and project delivery in the South Florida market.
• Build relationships and secure work with Florida agencies at local, regional, and state levels.
• Develop client relationships and engagement plans with key client decision-makers and leaders from teaming partner firms.
• Coordinate with Discipline Leaders to identify pursuit targets and develop and implement pursuit capture plans.
• Populate, update, and maintain the opportunity pipeline; establish teaming arrangements with consultants.
• Represent Egis at client meetings, industry events, business functions, and professional organizations.
• Participate in go/no-go, strategy, Red Team, and Gold Team reviews of project pursuits.
• Assist in developing annual state-level sales goals.
• Identify staffing needs, source candidates, and participate in the full-cycle hiring process.
• Engage and inspire the team, supporting sustainable growth through recruitment, retention, and professional development.
• Coordinate local staff workload with Regional Practice Leaders and Discipline Leaders.
• Approve local staff timesheets, expense reports, and time-off requests.
• Evaluate local staff performance and recommend merit increases, promotions, and bonuses.
• Support staff career objectives through advocacy, mentoring, learning and development, project alignment, and recognition.
• Recommend staff participation in training, conferences, and professional societies.
• Ensure Office Safety Plans are updated and submitted, and that the office complies with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Organize and participate in office social events and community service activities.
• Supervise the Office Administrator, approve office-supply orders, and coordinate office needs with the landlord.
• Support office-level action plans aligned with the regional business plan and address operational concerns.
• Support staff-utilization expectations and enforce corrective action plans when needed.
• Maintain effective communication within the region through meetings and written and informal communications.
• Monitor and meet project budgets and schedules.
• Manage discipline and task leaders on projects and coordinate quality control with Discipline Leaders.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow.
• Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave.
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Paid family leave.
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount programs.
• Potential incentive compensation, where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior