Vice President Operations

AEC Leadership postition - Civil and Architecture background required

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, relationship-focused executive to serve as the Regional Market Leader for North Carolina. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for driving strategic growth, expanding market presence, and strengthening client relationships across the state, with a primary focus on the Water and Architecture business units.

As the senior leader for the North Carolina region, you will develop and execute regional growth strategies, identify and secure new business opportunities, and serve as the executive representative to municipalities, state agencies, and key industry partners. This position offers the opportunity to influence the future of infrastructure development while building and leading a high-performing regional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a bold regional growth strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Serve as the executive relationship lead with municipalities, state agencies, and regional partners.
• Build and sustain senior-level relationships with public sector leaders, decision-makers, and industry partners across North Carolina.
• Identify, pursue, and win new business while strengthening and expanding existing client partnerships.
• Partner with Business Unit Vice Presidents to align resources, streamline processes, and deliver integrated solutions.
• Represent MS as the senior brand ambassador at industry events, conferences, and executive forums.
• Provide strategic revenue forecasts and client insights to the Chief Growth Officer.
• Monitor market trends, funding programs, and infrastructure priorities to position the firm for long-term success.
• Oversee regional operations, ensuring alignment with company culture, performance standards, and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Business, or a related field required.
• Significant experience in business development, strategic growth, and client relationship management within an engineering, architecture, planning, or technical consulting environment.
• Progressive leadership experience with responsibility for team management and regional business development.
• Demonstrated success developing relationships with municipalities, public agencies, and infrastructure clients.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and executive relationship-building skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout North Carolina and to corporate headquarters as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established network of public-sector contacts throughout North Carolina.
• Proven record of winning complex infrastructure projects and expanding market share.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.
• Passion for delivering innovative, community-focused infrastructure solutions.