**40976BR** **Requisition ID:** 40976BR **Business Unit:** IND **Job Description:** We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Unit President to lead our Industrial Business Unit. This role is pivotal in overseeing the unit’s operating activities, including resource management, technical solutioning, and driving revenue and sales growth. The Unit President will be responsible for managing expenses, costs, and margins, as well as achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goals. This position directs the delivery and operations of the Unit in alignment with the firm’s annual goals, budget, and strategic plan. Additionally, the Unit President will create and lead the execution of overall strategy, making necessary adjustments based on market trends. • As a member of the Executive Management Committee (EMC) leads and supports the execution of business strategies for firm’s offerings aligned to the Unit’s goals/targets. • Directs short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support strategic business goals. • Approves annual business plans and budgets for the Unit’s groups and service and construction delivery organization. • Directs operations of the groups including staffing, quality, profitability, sales support and client service. • Monitors business operations through monthly reviews of group progress and assists in mid-course adjustments as needed to get or remain on plan. • Develops and evaluates short and long-term strategic financial and operating objectives for the Unit, in line with overall business strategy. • Formulates and implements business strategies and procedures for the Unit aligned with the firm’s objectives effectively cascading these down to all levels of the organization. • Ensures the effective management of processes for business forecasting, budgets, consolidation, and reporting to the firm. • Directs and partners on technical innovation, quality management, health, and safety while partnering with the firm’s functional leaders. • Manages and minimizes the unit’s financial risk exposure by following and maintaining governance, systems of controls, and ensuring that the appropriate requirements are operating effectively. • Ensures compliance across the Unit and Enterprise with corporate governance requirements and applicable local and international regulatory laws for reporting, acting where non-compliance is identified. • Working collaboratively with the Client Service Units, oversees, directs, and ensures a balanced portfolio of projects. • Manages Unit’s budget and resources so that the firm is prepared to deliver on its strategies; continuously look at ways to be more cost effective and improve efficiencies and service levels. • Provides executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities and provides consultative support to planning initiatives. • Establishes and maintains strong relationships with other senior executives to identify their needs and seek a full range of business solutions, providing accurate and relevant advice. • Provides recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities while identifying accelerated growth opportunities. • Works with the Client Service Units to identify potential new business opportunities and sources of revenue. • Develop, lead, and maintain a high-performance service and construction team. • Work with CDM Smith technology company, Trinnex, to help grow the digital solutions business. This position is hybrid, offering the flexibility for remote work and an in-office presence as required. **Job Title:** Unit President - Industrial Business Unit **Group:** IND **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** • 20+ years of related experience with at least 6 of those years in a management or leadership capacity. • Bachelor's degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. **EEO Statement:** We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) **Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Site Location:** United States - Nationwide **Agency Disclaimer:** All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. **Amount of Travel Required:** 30% **Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular **Visa Sponsorship Available:** No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position **Skills and Abilities:** • Proven knowledge of general business principles and practices, including financial and people management. • Experience working in industry business lines currently performed by CDM Smith. • Up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging services and solutions relevant to the firm and the industry, both domestically and internationally. • Working knowledge of the firm’s current programs and customers. • Must be a team player with the ability to effectively utilize a matrix organization to support the delivery and technical solutions of the firm’s business, in alignment with the vertical business units. • Excellent market understanding and presence with the ability to sustain and build relationships with internal and external clients, and work towards expanding our client organization. • Proven track record of entering, supporting, and delivering business (e.g., $250M to $1B) over several years in traditional and non-traditional markets. • Ability to support business development by leveraging the Unit to provide differential technical solutions and approaches. • Ability to identify and expand current solutions and services to other emerging markets and customers (e.g., cyber, digital solutions, management consulting, advisory services, GIS, energy). • Knowledge of and experience in growing the digital solutions, cyber-security, technology, and machine learning/artificial intelligence space. • Thorough knowledge of all relevant legislation that impacts the industrial market. • Knowledge of risk management and quality assurance practices. • Contract knowledge and expertise. • Possess a bias for action, a passion for excellence, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves to solve problems. • Ability to successfully lead and retain the existing team and understand how to attract strategic talent in building the organization and business. **Background Check and Drug Testing Information:** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. **Pay Range Minimum:** $220,813 **Pay Range Maximum:** $452,629 **Additional Compensation:** All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. **Work Location Options:** Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.