Engineering & Architecture Director

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Design & Engineering Lead in Vancouver, Washington to oversee Architecture and MEP Engineering operations. This role includes P&L responsibilities, staff mentoring, and ensuring technical excellence. The ideal candidate has a PE or RA background with at least 10 years of experience.

Your leadership will drive growth and success while maintaining strong client relationships and supporting business development initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic, growing organization.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of progressive technical and managerial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong financial, operational, and organizational leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operations of the branch office with profit & loss responsibility.
• Provide senior-level technical oversight for deliverables.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Client relationship building

Mentorship

Business development

Education

BS or MS in Engineering or Architecture

Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)

Job description

Design & Engineering Lead

Architecture – Engineering – MEP

The Design & Engineering Lead serves as the senior leader responsible for overseeing all Architecture and MEP Engineering operations within the branch office. This role carries P&L responsibility, drives staff leadership and development, ensures technical excellence across disciplines, and represents the firm in the marketplace. The ideal candidate may come from either an Architecture (RA) or Engineering (PE) background and is equally comfortable managing projects, mentoring staff, and growing client relationships.

As the Design & Engineering Lead, you are driven to succeed. You are a highly motivated leader who thrives on strategic thinking and turning ideas into action. Each project reflects both your technical expertise and your business acumen — and this combination fuels the strong growth and performance of your branch. Junior and senior staff look to you for mentorship in technical problem solving, project delivery, and client relationship building. Your positive rapport with clients, along with your contributions to business development, plays a major role in the ongoing success of the office.

You will be part of a dynamic, energized, and growing organization — and your leadership is central to the firm’s success.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business instincts and operational discipline
• Inspiring mentor and team developer
• Confident communicator and client relationship builder
• Technically strong architect or engineer with multi-disciplinary understanding
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to grow an office and shape a practice

Key Responsibilities

Branch Leadership & P&L Management

• Lead all operations of the branch office with profit & loss responsibility, including forecasting, budgeting, staffing strategy, and operational performance.
• Establish goals for financial health, project delivery, staff utilization, backlog stability, and growth.
• Drive continuous improvement in workflows, standards, and branch-wide execution.

Design, Engineering, and Technical Oversight

• Provide senior-level technical oversight for both Architectural and MEP Engineering deliverables.
• Conduct high-level reviews to ensure design quality, code compliance, constructability, and alignment with project goals.
• Support teams in resolving complex technical challenges and shaping overall design direction.
• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, designers, and project managers.
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Guide the professional development of emerging talent and senior staff, including licensure pathways and leadership readiness.
• Serve as a team builder with the ability to both bring in work and deliver work effectively.

Client Management & Business Development

• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients while expanding the branch’s presence in the regional marketplace.
• Lead or support proposal development, interviews, presentations, and client strategy sessions.
• Coach staff on client communication, relationship building, and consultative selling.
• Leverage your affinity for marketing and business development to broaden the firm’s visibility and reputation.

Market Growth & Strategic Leadership

• Expand the company’s name, reputation, and profile through active engagement in the community and industry.
• Identify new markets, opportunities, and service offerings aligned with branch capabilities and firm strategy.
• Partner with senior leadership to shape long-term growth and operational goals.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering or Architecture required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA).
• Ten (10) or more years of progressive technical and managerial experience within an Architecture & Engineering (A/E) or consulting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects.
• Proven success in business development, client engagement, and marketplace visibility.
• Strong financial, operational, and organizational leadership skills.

All communications & inquiries are 100% confidential, U.S. Citizenship or Green Card is required.

Please send a current copy of your resume for consideration and more details to [e-mail].

Alex Showers
Liberty Personnel Services
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