Principal - Structural Design
Principal - Miami Office
Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 + incentives
Location: Miami, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time, Senior Leadership
Our business partner is seeking a dynamic Principal to lead and expand its Miami office. This is an entrepreneurial leadership role focused on driving business development, overseeing project delivery, and building a high-performing local team.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Leadership
- Lead all business development activities in the Miami market
- Identify, pursue, and secure new clients, projects, and strategic partnerships
- Represent the firm at industry events and networking opportunities
- Develop and execute local growth strategies aligned with broader business objectives
Operational & Financial Leadership
- Oversee project delivery from initiation to completion
- Manage office P&L, ensuring financial health and profitability
- Strengthen and enforce QA/QC processes to maintain technical excellence
- Implement operational systems to support scalable office growth
Team Mentorship
- Develop, and mentor engineering and project management staff
- Establish and grow a collaborative and growth-oriented office culture
- Provide technical leadership and professional development support
Client Service & Project Oversight
- Act as the key point of contact for key clients
- Ensure project outcomes meet standards for quality, schedule, and budget
- Oversee risk management, contract compliance, and project governance
About You
- Proven ability to win work and develop long-term client relationships
- 12+ years of experience in structural engineering or related AEC discipline
- Licensed PE required; SE preferred
- Experience managing P&L and leading project portfolios
- Demonstrated capability in building and developing teams
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to establish and grow an office
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary between $150,000 - $200,000, depending on experience
- Performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Strong opportunities for growth within a scaling organization
Why join
- Financially healthy and growing firm
- You'll be acting as a significant business leader, with true impact
- Employee-owned company who invests in their workers to perform at high-standards, with direct reflection in compensation
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