AEC Growth Leader & People Champion

CME Associates; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fehr Graham is seeking a Business Unit Vice President to lead a multidisciplinary engineering unit from Illinois offices. You will own strategy, growth, and people development to drive long-term success.

In this role you’ll steer profitability, oversee budgets, backlog, revenue, and EBITDA while ensuring delivery excellence. Collaboration with Platform teams and senior leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science required.
• Extensive leadership experience managing engineering or science organizations.
• Proven track record of delivering profitable growth and controlling P&L.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and financial performance for the business unit.
• Drive growth, talent development, and cross-unit collaboration.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with quality.
• Foster a People First culture and strong client engagement.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science

Job description

Fehr Graham is seeking a Business Unit Vice President to lead a multidisciplinary engineering unit from Illinois offices. You will own strategy, growth, and people development to drive long-term success.

In this role you’ll steer profitability, oversee budgets, backlog, revenue, and EBITDA while ensuring delivery excellence. Collaboration with Platform teams and senior leadership is essential.