Dewberry · 1 week ago
President, Dewberry Design-Builders
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
20+ years expDewberry is a leading professional services firm seeking a dynamic President for its Design-Builders division to drive strategic growth and operational excellence. The role involves leading a national team in delivering complex projects across various markets, including energy and community facilities, while fostering collaboration within the Dewberry enterprise.
ConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic direction, business planning, and growth initiatives of DDB, ensuring strong alignment with the Dewberry enterprise
Expand DDB’s market share across key sectors—including energy, water/wastewater, and community facility renovation—while strengthening competitive positioning
Drive operational excellence, profitability, and long‑term performance of the design‑build practice
Oversee the development, improvement, and consistency of operational processes across offices and project teams
Guide budget development and financial performance, including margin optimization, forecasting, and cost management
Implement data‑driven monitoring systems that enhance organizational agility and proactive decision‑making
Demonstrate hands‑on leadership through deep immersion in project, operational, and business details—ensuring issues are identified early, understood fully, and resolved decisively
Serve as a senior executive representative for high‑value clients and mission‑critical pursuits
Advance integrated sales initiatives across Dewberry Engineers Inc., Dewberry Architects Inc., and DDB, maximizing enterprise‑wide synergy
Maintain visible leadership positions in industry, community, and professional organizations
Cultivate a high‑performance, collaborative culture grounded in Dewberry’s core values and “Dewberry at Work” principles
Inspire, mentor, and develop leaders across DDB and throughout the Dewberry enterprise
Model a leadership style that combines strategic perspective with practical, in‑the‑field engagement, reinforcing accountability, transparency, and alignment among multidisciplinary teams
Strengthen cross‑office and cross‑discipline collaboration to support seamless, integrated project delivery
Qualification
Required
Minimum 20 years of relevant industry experience, including at least 15 years of leadership in alternative delivery, with direct construction and design-build responsibilities
Proven ability to lead and scale a design-build business from approximately $60–$75 million in annual revenue to $125 million or more, through disciplined operations, market expansion, and enterprise collaboration
Deep experience in one or more of the following markets is essential: Energy (utility-owned facilities, substations, renewable energy systems), Water and wastewater (treatment systems, pumping stations, municipal infrastructure), Community facilities renovations (mechanical, electrical, roofing, system upgrades)
Proven success leading a nationwide, multi-office, multidiscipline organizations
Strong financial management capabilities with a demonstrated track record managing a $75M+ design-build business while improving operational performance and managing risk
Ability to build trusted client relationships and lead organizations through growth, change, and operational complexity
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Willingness to travel as needed
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred
Recent alternative delivery experience in Southern California, the Mid-Atlantic and/or the Carolina's is strongly desired
Company
Dewberry
Leading, market-facing firm with a proven history of providing professional services to a wide variety of public & private-sector clients.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Dean
Senior Vice President
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