Director of Project Development - Forensic Investigations at Designworks Talent LLC

About this role

Location: Dallas, TX or Austin, TX (onsite) Type: Full-Time Industry: Forensic Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Overview: Join a dynamic, values-driven engineering and architecture firm dedicated to delivering exceptional service to clients and communities. Our client emphasizes respect, professional growth, collaboration, and results. Team members are encouraged to explore innovative solutions, contribute to meaningful projects, and help turn clients’ visions into reality. With competitive benefits, training, and mentorship, this role offers a pathway to a rewarding career beyond just a job.

Position Summary: This is a leadership opportunity for an entrepreneurial structural or forensic engineering professional who can combine technical expertise, client development, team leadership, and business growth. The Director will oversee complex forensic investigations, develop client relationships, mentor engineering staff, and help shape the long-term strategy for the Florida market.

The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader who is ready to build a regional practice while remaining actively engaged in technical work and client relationships.

Key :


Technical & Project Leadership


Lead forensic engineering investigations involving structural damage, failures, deterioration, and construction defects


Oversee facility condition assessments and building evaluations


Investigate structural failures and building performance issues


Review technical findings and ensure delivery of high-quality engineering reports


Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff


Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients


Business Development & Practice Growth


Develop and execute a strategic business development plan for the Florida market


Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients


Identify opportunities for new projects and market expansion


Lead client presentations, interviews, and proposal development


Represent the firm within the engineering and construction community


Drive client satisfaction and long-term partnerships


Help establish and execute the long-term strategy for the Florida Investigative practice


Team Leadership


Mentor, coach, and develop engineering staff


Recruit, hire, and retain top engineering talent


Delegate work effectively and support employee development


Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement


Lead quality assurance and quality control initiatives


Build a positive, engaged, and high-performing team culture


Business & Operational Management


Manage project profitability and financial performance


Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation


Support staffing forecasts and workload planning


Identify operational improvements that increase efficiency and client value


Contribute to strategic planning for the Florida practice




Physical Requirements:


Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds


Ability and willingness to climb ladders and scaffolding, work from elevated locations, walk roofs, access crawl spaces, and inspect areas with limited accessibility


Ability to safely perform field investigations in a variety of environmental conditions


Ability to travel to project sites throughout Texas and occasionally to surrounding states.


Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and drive extended distances as required to support client and project needs.


Prolonged sitting at a computer workstation.


Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.


Close vision for computer and document review.


Occasional walking, standing, or reaching as necessary.


Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.


Consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality.


Qualifications:


Required


Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited university


Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or ability to obtain Florida licensure


10+ years of progressively increasing responsibility in structural or forensic engineering


Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects, mentoring technical staff, and managing client relationships


Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise technical reports


Strong business development skills with the ability to cultivate new and existing client partnerships


Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation for travel to client sites


Ability to travel locally with occasional regional travel


Preferred


Experience performing forensic engineering investigations and structural failure analyses


Structural building repair design experience across commercial, industrial, municipal, or residential facilities


Experience conducting facility condition assessments and building envelope evaluations


AutoCAD and/or Revit experience


Experience developing and executing business growth strategies


Previous experience leading or growing an engineering practice, office, or business unit




Why Apply: This role offers the opportunity to be the technical leader for the Texas Investigative team. You'll oversee a diverse portfolio of forensic engineering and structural investigation projects involving commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential facilities. If you have a passion for forensic investigations and structural problem-solving, and want to contribute to meaningful projects, this position is for you.



U.S. work authorization is required. Visa sponsorship is not currently available.