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President

Trilon GroupBirmingham, Alabama, US
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job description

Description

Waggoner Engineering, a trusted leader in infrastructure, disaster recovery, and water resources, is seeking a visionary President to lead its next chapter of growth and transformation. With a strong foundation across the Southeastern U.S. and a mission-driven team, Waggoner is poised to expand its reach, impact, and performance. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-potential organization and shape the future of community-focused engineering in partnership with a national platform.

Trilon is a holding company that buys and builds market-leading engineering services companies organized through different platform end markets and geographies. Trilon Platform Partner Presidents are responsible for the overall outcome of their respective companies by driving internal collaboration, hiring / mentoring / retaining all-star leaders, and owning organic and inorganic growth – all in partnership with the Trilon Corporate and Platform Teams.

The Platform Partner President is a key leadership role that is directly responsible for managing the business in partnership with the Platform with which it’s aligned. This role leads all aspects of the company’s strategy and performance, including culture, engagement, business development, and communication with external constituencies. The objective of the position is to build the Company into one of the premier businesses in the Trilon Group as measured by financial performance and growth in backlog, revenue, and EBITDA. The President will leverage top talent, technology, and targeted M&A to grow the Waggoner’s footprint and market share.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

Strategic Leadership : understand and lead in alignment with the vision of the Trilon Platform.

  • Set the strategic direction of the business, making major corporate decisions and managing the overall operations and resources of the Company.
  • Actively lead and grow the Company while collaborating with other platform companies and the Trilon Group to develop and execute initiatives aimed at accelerating growth in bookings, net revenue, and earnings.
  • Drive integration and actionable growth plans for Add-On M&A opportunities.

Fiscal Management : ensure the business exceeds or meets annual and quarterly financial targets.

  • Play an active role in the budgeting process and drive accountability across the Company.
  • Directly supervise and evaluate business unit leaders and the financial performance of their business relative to plan.
  • Own financial and key non-financial performance areas such as Safety, Client Engagement, Staff Development and Retention, and Cross-Business Collaboration.
  • Business Development : maintain clear alignment with the strategic direction of the Platform and Trilon Group in pursuit of strategic clients, wallet share expansion, application of technology, cross-selling, and targeted M&A.

  • Prioritize business development toward markets, clients and projects that present greatest potential for sustainable growth in revenue, earnings and talent for Waggoner, the Platform, and the wider Trilon Group.
  • Drive long-term organic and inorganic growth in backlog, revenue, and earnings.
  • Bring strong community advocacy for sustainable infrastructure development and ensure the team is active in client engagement, industry participation, and thought leadership.
  • Company and Culture Champion : maintain high engagement and eNPS scores across the Company.

  • Build followership and create a positive culture in the Company by listening to employees and supporting an environment of belonging and equity.
  • Develop a client-centric culture based on top talent, technical excellence, flawless project execution, safety, and top financial performance.
  • Work diligently to hire and retain “A” performers in senior leadership and executive roles.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration and consistently promote cross-functional work in partnership with the Trilon family of firms.
  • Ensure the organization is compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements, as well as ethical and social responsibilities.
  • Communication : communicate on behalf of the company with employees, clients, government entities and officials, and the public.

  • Represent the firm with various internal and external stakeholders including clients, regulators, community leaders, and business partners on matters of complex legal, technical, and political importance to the firm.
  • Serve as a communication and leadership bridge between the business and matters of social and political importance.
  • What you'll need

    Education / Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Science, Planning, Landscape Architecture), business administration, or law is preferred, but not required.
  • Extensive professional experience including at least 10 years leading an engineering or science-based organization that offers diverse services (environmental, facilities, transportation, water, etc.); or an operational or business development unit within such an organization is required.
  • Demonstrated track record of business success based on recognized industry metrics.
  • Experience with Add-On M&A, from sourcing through diligence and integration.
  • Knowledge of and experience in leading an organization or group in matters of social importance including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); social and environmental justice; climate change; sustainability; etc.
  • Skills / Attributes :

  • Excellent managerial and financial skills and the ability to take ownership over any business area while leading with a People First mindset.
  • Superlative communication skills, especially the ability to communicate as a leader with internal and external stakeholders, political leaders, regulators, and the media.
  • Highly developed strategic thinking, financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Financially disciplined and metrics driven P&L management; understand the levers for profitable growth and uses data plus operational and financial KPIs to inform decision-making.
  • Brings management intensity, tenacity, and a strong will-to-win.
  • Coachable, low-ego, and receptive to feedback.
  • High level of self-awareness.
  • Why Join Our Team

    We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including :

  • WEI Incentive Program
  • Healthy Workplace Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Competitive Health Benefits
  • Career Development and Training
  • Flexible / Hybrid Schedule
  • Community Service Opportunities
  • Worldwide Travel Assistance
  • Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

    #LI-KR1

    Infrastructure is the backbone of the communities where we live, work, and play. Done well, infrastructure changes lives for the better – promoting opportunity, equity, sustainability, and safety.

    Trilon is bringing together a family of the nation’s best infrastructure consulting firms. We invest in talent, technology, and targeted M&A to ensure we are the firm of choice for our clients and our people to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions.

    Trilon helps our communities plan, design, and deliver critical infrastructure more quickly, affordably, and impactfully.

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