President

The President's role entails guiding the company towards financial prosperity, including achieving revenue and profit targets. This position will oversee management staff, asset and resource allocation, as well as health and safety initiatives, encompassing employee training, coaching, and motivation to meet company goals.

The perfect candidate should possess a visionary mindset and leadership qualities, alongside the ability to foster relationships. This individual will excel in steering the team towards collective achievements and enhancing customer relations. Furthermore, the President will cultivate a robust organizational ethos, upholding internal policies and practices that align with the company's core values and culture. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop short-term and long-term objectives, strategies, and action plans that enhance progress towards the organization's mission.
• Offer guidance, advice, direction, and the necessary approvals to implement significant plans, standards, and processes in alignment with organizational policies.
• Set organizational and financial key performance indicators (KPIs), achieving them by inspiring, mentoring, supporting, and directing the leadership team.
• Drive the implementation of business strategies and planning, taking full responsibility for the profit and loss (P&L) to ensure profitable growth and the realization of both short-term and long-term business and financial objectives.
• Build and uphold an efficient communication network across the organization.
• Propel key initiatives that contribute to the company's long-term growth and profitability.
• Provide strategic vision, strong leadership, and influential guidance company wide.
• Address immediate and long-term challenges through effective problem-solving.
• Stay informed about market trends, competitive activities, economic conditions, and regulatory developments, applying this knowledge judiciously.
• Explore and develop opportunities for inorganic growth to increase and diversify market presence. Forge and sustain partnerships with community and industry influencers.

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, MS or MBA a plus.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.
• 15 years of demonstrated proven success in a senior leadership role (VP or higher) for a Geotechnical/Testing/Environmental/Consulting Firm
• Demonstrated success in setting strategic direction and vision, leading to profitable and enduring growth.
• Established history of expanding geographical reach, market sector presence, and service line variety. Robust financial expertise with proven proficiency in managing profit and loss accounts.
• Skilled in communicating effectively across all organizational tiers.
• Experience in overseeing engineering teams, planning, scheduling, and driving operational success.
• A goal-driven leader focused on factual management and identifying opportunities to boost business profitability.
• Sets high benchmarks and promotes a culture of teamwork and excellence within the team.
• Ability to be outwardly focused on increasing market share
• Ability to recruit, retain, and develop staff
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking skills, proficient in analytical and objective leadership. Employs foresight and good judgment while exercising critical thinking regarding benefits, risks, and decisions that affect the company and its employees.
• Entrepreneurial and pioneer mindset with a focus on building company culture, growing bottom line, and prioritizing client satisfaction.