Chief Structural Services Leader — Growth & Strategy

Ayres Associates; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

ESOP and 401K with company match

PTO and paid holidays with flexible,

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ayres Associates seeks a transformational Vice President of Structural Services to lead buildings and transportation structures, oversee bridge inspection services, and guide strategic growth across locations.

The role demands entrepreneurial leadership, strong financial acumen, and the ability to manage diverse teams while delivering high-impact projects for public and private clients nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering or 15 years of structural experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI) certification.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in structural services leadership.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and professional recognition in structural services.
• Proven success leading teams, staff development, and growth management.
• Experience with strategic planning, business development, and client relationship management.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication.
• Ability to travel regularly to Ayres offices, clients, and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual business plan for the structural service practice.
• Collaborate with leadership to execute divisional and firm-wide strategic initiatives.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand services, geographic reach, and market share.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive positioning and emerging opportunities.
• Represent Ayres at industry conferences, professional organizations, and client events.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets and financial performance metrics.
• Monitor revenue growth, backlog, utilization, accounts receivable, and resource planning.
• Make data-driven decisions to support operational excellence and growth.
• Oversee workload balancing and resource allocation across offices.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a geographically diverse team of structural professionals.
• Create an environment rooted in collaboration, transparency, respect, innovation, and accountability.
• Support employee engagement, professional development, succession planning, and career growth.
• Conduct workforce planning and strategic hiring recommendations.
• Facilitate leadership and team meetings and cross-unit communication.
• Build and maintain positive relationships across business units.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Business development

Client relationships

Budgeting/financial acumen

Communication

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering or 15 years of structural services experience

Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI)

15+ years of structural services leadership experience

MBA or Engineering Management degree (preferred)

Job description

Ayres Associates seeks a transformational Vice President of Structural Services to lead buildings and transportation structures, oversee bridge inspection services, and guide strategic growth across locations.

The role demands entrepreneurial leadership, strong financial acumen, and the ability to manage diverse teams while delivering high-impact projects for public and private clients nationwide.