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Job Title: Associate Director EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to take on the role of Associate Director for our Central Region, encompassing Kansas and Iowa. This pivotal position requires a candidate who is either based in or willing to relocate to the Kansas City area, with Urbandale, IA as an alternative location. The role offers competitive compensation and a substantial sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

+ Oversee the overall performance of the Central Region (KS/IA), ensuring alignment with operational, client, and technical goals.

+ Manage personnel across the Engineering, Testing, and Drilling divisions within the region.

+ Make decisions related to facilities, office engagement, local marketing, and other regional matters.

+ Monitor financial performance by analyzing current and future activities, costs, and operational efficiency, providing regular feedback.

+ Ensure efficient resource use, cost structure, and service delivery, while developing plans for continuous improvement.

+ Develop and achieve regional goals related to net revenue, operating cash, key hires, business development, client selection, project delivery, safety, and client service.

+ Evaluate employee performance and establish goals for enhancing technical and project management skills.

+ Manage the personnel mix to achieve office goals, including recruiting, hiring, and terminations.

+ Collaborate with employees at all levels, especially unit managers and marketing staff, to set client-related pursuits and marketing goals.

+ Direct client contracting in accordance with the Authority Grant Policy.

+ Monitor project management skills related to financial performance and client retention.

+ Encourage and support a collaborative work environment that promotes cross-functional, multi-discipline teams.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.

+ Capable of responding to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or the business community.

+ Proven ability to manage success and conflict within teams, supporting the organization's best interests.

+ Understanding of internal systems and practices with the ability to train, manage, and adhere to them.

+ Effective leadership in both small and large groups through a service/servant leadership style.

+ Ability to lead by example, embodying core values: Safety, Service, Opportunity, Ownership, and Recognition.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and ten+ years of related industry experience and/or training.

+ Professional Licensure in Engineering preferred.

Work Environment

The role is based in Kansas City, KS, with additional locations in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Urbandale, IA. The work environment fosters a culture of collaboration, emphasizing safety, service, opportunity, ownership, and recognition. The organization supports a dress code that is conducive to a professional setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lenexa, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $118500.00 - $177000.00/yr.

Braun Intertec is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm offering geotechnical, environmental and testing solutions in the private and public sectors. Founded in 1957, the firm now has over 30 offices located across the Midwest and Texas. We are committed to providing a challenging and rewarding environment that encourages employees to make full use of their knowledge, skills and abilities.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lenexa,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.