President

Responsibility/Accountability

• Make major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of the Company. 
• Actively lead and grow the Company while collaborating with other platform companies and the Trilon Group to develop and execute initiatives aimed at accelerating growth in bookings, net revenue, and earnings. 
• Empower the Company to succeed by up-lifting the financial and project management acumen of its leaders. 
• Drive integration and actionable growth plans for Add-On M&A opportunities. 

• Play an active role in the budgeting process and drive accountability across the Company. 
• Directly supervise and evaluate business unit leaders and the financial performance of their business relative to plan. 
• Own financial and key non-financial performance areas such as Safety, Client Engagement, Staff Development and Retention, and Cross-Business Collaboration. 

• Prioritize business development toward markets, clients and projects that present greatest potential for sustainable growth in revenue, earnings and talent for the Company, the Platform, and the wider Trilon Group. 
• Drive long-term organic and inorganic growth in backlog, revenue, and earnings. 
• Bring strong community advocacy for sustainable infrastructure development and ensure the team is active in client engagement, industry participation, and thought leadership. 

• Build followership and create a positive culture in the Company by listening to employees and supporting an environment of belonging and equity. 
• Develop a client-centric culture based on top talent, technical excellence, flawless project execution, safety, and top financial performance. 
• Work diligently to hire and retain “A” performers in senior leadership and executive roles. 
• Foster a culture of collaboration and consistently promote cross-functional work in partnership with the Trilon family of firms. 
• Ensure the organization is compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements, as well as ethical and social responsibilities. 

• Represent the firm with various internal and external stakeholders including clients, regulators, community leaders, and business partners on matters of complex legal, technical, and political importance to the firm. 
• Serve as a communication and leadership bridge between the business and matters of social and political importance. 

Requirements/Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Science, Planning, Landscape Architecture), business administration, or law is preferred, but not required. 
• Extensive professional experience including at least 10 years leading an engineering or science- based organization that offers diverse services (environmental, facilities, transportation, water, etc.); or an operational or business development unit within such an organization is required. 
• Demonstrated track record of business success based on recognized industry metrics. 
• Experience with Add-On M&A, from sourcing through diligence and integration. 

• Excellent managerial and financial skills and the ability to take ownership over any business area while leading with a People First mindset. 
• Superlative communication skills, especially the ability to communicate as a leader with internal and external stakeholders, political leaders, regulators, and the media. 
• Highly developed strategic thinking, financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills; financially disciplined and metrics driven. 
  • Successfully manage a P&L and understand the levers for profitable growth. 
  • Uses data plus operational and financial KPIs to inform decision-making. 
• Brings management intensity, tenacity, and a strong will-to-win. 
• Coachable, low-ego, and receptive to feedback. 
• High level of self-awareness.