Americas Practice Lead – Engineering

🕒 August 6

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EFI Global

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1983

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

EFI Global is a leading provider of specialized expertise in fire, environmental, and engineering services. They operate globally, offering solutions in various countries including Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. EFI Global focuses on disaster recovery, risk engineering, and addressing challenges related to environmental and structural risks. They provide expert analysis and solutions to minimize exposure and manage risks, notably in the aftermath of natural and human-made disasters. Their services are crucial for industries and individuals needing expert analysis on complex issues surrounding fire damage, environmental hazards, and engineering challenges.

📋 Description

• Establish and execute the strategic direction of the Engineering Practice across multiple regions and countries • Maintain accountability for financial performance, revenue growth, profitability, resource utilization, and operational effectiveness • Lead business planning, budgeting, forecasting, workforce development, succession planning, and market expansion • Ensure consistent technical excellence and delivery of high-value client solutions • Provide direct oversight and mentoring of VPs and Managing Principals • Oversee major projects, programs, and practice metrics • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and technical protocols • Oversee selected ongoing and new EFI projects • Oversee program activities, including training, reporting, and administrative duties • Represent EFI in meetings and forums with government, public service, and private-sector clients • Advise senior management on business issues and financial implications of project work • Coordinate regular Engineering Service Line meetings and events • Serve on committees, task forces, and other groups to advocate EFI’s mission and strategies • Serve as a senior client-facing leader and industry representative • Partner with Sales/Marketing to drive growth and client engagement • Represent EFI in external forums, strategic partnerships, and large client discussions • Coordinate cross-region and cross-discipline collaboration • Lead service line governance, meetings, initiatives, and task forces • Act as escalation point for complex technical, operational, or client issues • Support the organization's quality program(s) • Travel as required • Administer company personnel policies and staffing/training standards • Interview, hire, establish performance development plans, and conduct performance discussions • Provide support, guidance, leadership, and motivation to promote maximum performance • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university required • Advanced degree preferred • Must be certified and/or registered as a professional engineer in the designated field of expertise • Twenty (20) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required • Minimum of 10 years of management-related experience • Thorough understanding of standards and regulations • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills • PC literacy, including Microsoft Office products • Analytical and interpretive skills • Strong organizational skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Proven management/leadership skills • Excellent negotiating skills • Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate, and constructive written reports • Ability to work in a team environment • Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies • Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines • Must be able to perform computer keyboarding and a combination of fieldwork and office conditions • 30% to 50% travel required • Hearing, vision, and talking abilities

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401k and matching • PTO • Disability insurance • Life insurance • Employee assistance • Flexible spending or health savings account • Other additional voluntary benefits • Reasonable accommodations when applicable and appropriate