Office Leader
Posted 8 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Office Leader, Principal Director”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsProfessional Engineer
Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.
With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.
We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem-solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.
What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors
OHM Advisors has been active in the Southwest Ohio market for several years and is now looking to establish a physical office presence in the Dayton/Cincinnati region. As the Office Leader/ Principal/ Geographic Director you will embody our core values and live our mission of Advancing Communities. We are looking for an engaging leader with a great reputation, proven track record with clients, strong understanding of the market, and an entrepreneurial focus_._ As the Leader of the office, you will lead by example, inspire the team, cultivate a great OHM culture, and enjoy building a team to compete and win in the Southwest Ohio market.
Your Responsibilities
- Work with Principals, Practice Leaders, Market Leader, and the Business Development Team to leverage local opportunities to win work with local clients.
- Responsible for the financial metrics and success of the local office by working collaboratively with discipline leaders and statewide leaders to properly staff and deliver work on time and budget for our clients.
- Lead our local efforts to identify, recruit, and retain top talent in the market.
- Build a local, multi-disciplinary team to serve the needs of our clients and provide growth opportunities for our staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Planning or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or similar in the State of Ohio.
- 10 plus years of Engineering, Planning or related industry experience in the Southwest Ohio market.
- Experience leading successful teams, inspiring staff, growing sales, and maintaining high client satisfaction levels.
- Proficient with software/tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), ERP systems, etc.
- Proven ability in managing personnel, clients, and projects, including understanding project finance (margin, net fees, net fee multiplier, A/R, WIP, days outstanding).