Senior Project Manager / Vice President (PE)

Job Overview
Title: Senior Project Manager / Vice President (PE)

Department: Operations & Engineering

Supervises: Project Teams and Office Operations

Role Type: Full-time (High-level Leadership)

Location: Office-based (ADR Innovation)

About the Company: ADR Innovation is a specialized engineering firm known for high-impact infrastructure and design solutions. We pride ourselves on a "production-first" culture where our leaders are technically grounded and operationally savvy. We are currently in a growth phase, seeking a strategic leader to join our upper management tier and help shape the future of our firm.

About the Position: This is a high-priority, strategic leadership role designed for a Professional Engineer (PE) who has mastered the balance between technical execution and business operations. We are looking for a Senior PM or Vice President-level professional who is ready to manage complex projects, oversee daily operations, and actively "win work." You will leverage a strong production background to provide a solid foundation for project success while driving the firm’s growth through strategic business development and client management.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership: Oversee firm operations, ensuring project teams are supported, resources are allocated efficiently, and production standards remain high.

Project Management: Lead high-value projects from inception to completion, maintaining direct oversight of technical quality, budgets, and schedules.

Business Development: Identify and pursue new project opportunities; lead the "win work" initiative by leveraging industry relationships and technical expertise.

Team Mentorship: Supervise and develop engineering staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional growth.

Strategic Planning: Work closely with executive leadership to align engineering capabilities with market demands and firm growth goals.

Market Representative: Serve as a primary face of the firm to clients, agencies, and partners across our core service areas.

Required Qualifications
Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license is strictly required.

Experience: Extensive experience in engineering project management with a proven track record of advancing into senior management or operational leadership roles.

Technical Background: Deep production experience in one or more of the following core areas:

Transportation: Highway and roadway design.

Structural Design: Specialized expertise in bridge design and infrastructure.

Water/Wastewater: Treatment and conveyance system design.

Private Site Design: Land development and site engineering.

Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to manage project financials, negotiate contracts, and successfully secure new work.

Communication: Exceptional leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Leadership Tenure: Previous experience in a VP or Principal-level role within a mid-to-large civil engineering firm.

Market Presence: An established network of clients and agency contacts within the firm’s geographic footprint.