HEAPY
Director - Education Engineering Practice
Strategic Global HR & Talent Partner | Partnering with Leadership to Drive Organizational Growth, Talent Initiatives & Engagement
Lead With Purpose: Join HEAPY as Director - Education Engineering Practice!
At HEAPY, our purpose is Building a Sustainable, Well, and Resilient Society—and our Education Practice is at the heart of this purpose. We partner with universities and K-12 schools to design facilities that inspire students, empower educators, and transform communities.
We are seeking a Director - Education Engineering Practice who will:
Serve as a nationally recognized expert and trusted advisor to clients and colleagues
Lead strategic growth by developing and executing market strategies across higher education and K-12
Achieve sales goals through client development, thought leadership, and enduring partnerships
Mentor and empower project managers and team members to deliver exceptional outcomes
Represent HEAPY externally through industry engagement, presentations, and publications
Drive innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement—while shaping the next generation of learning environments
This is more than a leadership position—it’s an opportunity to align with our Vision, Mission, and Core Values while doing meaningful work that impacts students today and for decades to come.
With HEAPY’s
bold Strategic Business Plan —including high growth and new offices nationwide—you’ll be at the forefront of
advancing education through impactful, purpose-driven design.
If you are ready to
inspire, innovate, and lead with purpose , we’d love to connect.
Summary The Director - Education Engineering Practice leads the strategic growth, client engagement, and market leadership of their practice area, serving as a nationally recognized expert and trusted resource to colleagues and clients. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, this role drives sales, develops service offerings, and fosters colleague development while ensuring operational excellence and financial sustainability in partnership with Operations Managers and Design Managers.
Qualifications
4-year degree in Engineering, or 15+ years of experience in design or process engineering with a strong focus on client engagement and serving as a trusted advisor or owner representative of the specific market
Professional credentials associated with the practice preferred, such as Professional Engineer (PE), BICSI RCDD, or approved Commissioning Certification
Master’s degree in Business Administration encouraged
CORE OBJECTIVES Strategic Leadership
Maintain alignment with HEAPY’s Vision, Mission, Core Values, and firm-wide initiatives in all responsibilities and decisions.
Serve as a nationally recognized expert and trusted resource within the practice and industry.
Drive strategic growth through development and execution of market strategies and service offerings, incorporating all HEAPY services.
Encourage adoption of best practices and process improvements to enhance efficiency and client outcomes.
Client Engagement & Growth
Achieve practice sales goals by fostering client relationships, retaining and expanding existing accounts, and developing new clients.
Ensure best practices in pursuits, including client vetting, capture planning, go/no-go process, RFP/RFQ responses, interviews, and proposal writing.
Represent HEAPY externally through industry engagement, thought leadership, publications, and presentations.
Travel to offices to support client engagement, colleague development, and regional sales goals.
Operational Excellence
Collaborate with Operations Managers and Technical Leaders to plan and allocate resources effectively across projects.
Ensure exceptional client satisfaction and retention through proactive engagement and superior project delivery.
Oversee project execution to ensure adherence to quality standards, milestones, and service procedures.
Optimize financial performance of the practice by setting appropriate fees, monitoring budgets, invoicing, and profit/loss results.
Colleague Leadership
Lead and develop project managers and practice team members, fostering career growth and professional development.
Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the practice team.
Support practice culture by modeling leadership principles and enabling colleague empowerment; lead performance evaluation processes, including recruiting, promotions, merit increases, and workload planning.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to remain sedentary at desk for long periods while using a computer.
Ability to communicate in person, electronically, and via phone.
Reliable transportation required.
Ability to work in all indoor and outdoor environments, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
Ability to access all areas of the jobsite with activities such as stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and elevation changes.
Capable of physical positions including kneeling, sitting, standing, squatting, bending, etc.
Ability to move items weighing up to 25 lbs.
Ability to apply established protocols and safety guidelines.
Ability to gather, organize and evaluate information related to strategy and planning.
Proven track record in directing design teams from business development through concept completion and in building client relationships.
NOTE
This job description is not designed to state that the listed responsibilities are the only duties to be performed. Duties may change or be assigned by an authorized person at any time with or without notice. This document does not create an employee contract, other than an “at will” relationship.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
HEAPY is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture. We promote equal employment opportunities in all decisions without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and local laws.
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Lead With Purpose: Join HEAPY as Director - Education Engineering Practice!
At HEAPY, our purpose is Building a Sustainable, Well, and Resilient Society—and our Education Practice is at the heart of this purpose. We partner with universities and K-12 schools to design facilities that inspire students, empower educators, and transform communities.
We are seeking a Director - Education Engineering Practice who will:
Serve as a nationally recognized expert and trusted advisor to clients and colleagues
Lead strategic growth by developing and executing market strategies across higher education and K-12
Achieve sales goals through client development, thought leadership, and enduring partnerships
Mentor and empower project managers and team members to deliver exceptional outcomes
Represent HEAPY externally through industry engagement, presentations, and publications
Drive innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement—while shaping the next generation of learning environments
This is more than a leadership position—it’s an opportunity to align with our Vision, Mission, and Core Values while doing meaningful work that impacts students today and for decades to come.
With HEAPY’s
bold Strategic Business Plan —including high growth and new offices nationwide—you’ll be at the forefront of
advancing education through impactful, purpose-driven design.
If you are ready to
inspire, innovate, and lead with purpose , we’d love to connect.
Summary The Director - Education Engineering Practice leads the strategic growth, client engagement, and market leadership of their practice area, serving as a nationally recognized expert and trusted resource to colleagues and clients. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, this role drives sales, develops service offerings, and fosters colleague development while ensuring operational excellence and financial sustainability in partnership with Operations Managers and Design Managers.
Qualifications
4-year degree in Engineering, or 15+ years of experience in design or process engineering with a strong focus on client engagement and serving as a trusted advisor or owner representative of the specific market
Professional credentials associated with the practice preferred, such as Professional Engineer (PE), BICSI RCDD, or approved Commissioning Certification
Master’s degree in Business Administration encouraged
CORE OBJECTIVES Strategic Leadership
Maintain alignment with HEAPY’s Vision, Mission, Core Values, and firm-wide initiatives in all responsibilities and decisions.
Serve as a nationally recognized expert and trusted resource within the practice and industry.
Drive strategic growth through development and execution of market strategies and service offerings, incorporating all HEAPY services.
Encourage adoption of best practices and process improvements to enhance efficiency and client outcomes.
Client Engagement & Growth
Achieve practice sales goals by fostering client relationships, retaining and expanding existing accounts, and developing new clients.
Ensure best practices in pursuits, including client vetting, capture planning, go/no-go process, RFP/RFQ responses, interviews, and proposal writing.
Represent HEAPY externally through industry engagement, thought leadership, publications, and presentations.
Travel to offices to support client engagement, colleague development, and regional sales goals.
Operational Excellence
Collaborate with Operations Managers and Technical Leaders to plan and allocate resources effectively across projects.
Ensure exceptional client satisfaction and retention through proactive engagement and superior project delivery.
Oversee project execution to ensure adherence to quality standards, milestones, and service procedures.
Optimize financial performance of the practice by setting appropriate fees, monitoring budgets, invoicing, and profit/loss results.
Colleague Leadership
Lead and develop project managers and practice team members, fostering career growth and professional development.
Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the practice team.
Support practice culture by modeling leadership principles and enabling colleague empowerment; lead performance evaluation processes, including recruiting, promotions, merit increases, and workload planning.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to remain sedentary at desk for long periods while using a computer.
Ability to communicate in person, electronically, and via phone.
Reliable transportation required.
Ability to work in all indoor and outdoor environments, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
Ability to access all areas of the jobsite with activities such as stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and elevation changes.
Capable of physical positions including kneeling, sitting, standing, squatting, bending, etc.
Ability to move items weighing up to 25 lbs.
Ability to apply established protocols and safety guidelines.
Ability to gather, organize and evaluate information related to strategy and planning.
Proven track record in directing design teams from business development through concept completion and in building client relationships.
NOTE
This job description is not designed to state that the listed responsibilities are the only duties to be performed. Duties may change or be assigned by an authorized person at any time with or without notice. This document does not create an employee contract, other than an “at will” relationship.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
HEAPY is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture. We promote equal employment opportunities in all decisions without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and local laws.
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