Blue Signal Search
Regional Operations Principal, Building Structures
Blue Signal Search, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Regional Operations Principal, Building Structures
Location: On-site in Phoenix, AZ (full-time, relocation assistance available)
Our client is a nationally known structural‑engineering consultancy with an award‑winning portfolio that ranges from skyline‑defining towers to high‑performance civic spaces. As the Phoenix Operations Leader you will set the strategic tone for a fast‑growing Southwest office, guide a talented technical team, and own P&L results that fuel the firm’s national expansion. If you enjoy pairing hands‑on engineering with inspirational leadership, this is the platform to advance both your impact and your career trajectory.
What’s In It For You
Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and robust benefits.
Clear pathway to Principal and firm‑wide leadership.
Influence over marquee projects that shape skylines and careers.
People‑first culture grounded in collaboration, technical excellence, and community impact.
Key Responsibilities
Guide a team of structural and civil engineers toward utilization, quality, and profitability targets while fostering an engaging, growth‑minded culture.
Direct project delivery from pursuit through close‑out, safeguarding budgets, schedules, and risk exposure.
Serve as Engineer of Record on marquee projects, providing technical oversight, peer review, and risk mitigation.
Foster team growth by establishing objectives, providing constructive feedback, and strategically assigning tasks to maximize productivity.
Partner with business‑development leaders on pursuit strategy and key-client engagement to expand regional market share.
Act as culture ambassador for the Phoenix office, aligning day‑to‑day operations with firm values and long‑range strategic plans.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering (master’s preferred).
Active PE or SE license.
Seasoned structural engineering professional with leadership experience.
Demonstrated success managing complex projects, mentoring staff, and cultivating client relationships.
Exceptional communication, organization, and technical‑design skills.
Preferred Extras
Experience with advanced analysis software and performance‑based design.
Prior P&L or office leadership ownership.
Active involvement in professional associations (SEAoA, ASCE, etc.).
This is an on‑site leadership role based in a modern Phoenix office. Occasional hybrid flexibility is available once objectives are met, allowing heads‑down focus work while preserving the in‑person collaboration that fuels mentorship and innovation.
About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award‑winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top‑tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at
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Our client is a nationally known structural‑engineering consultancy with an award‑winning portfolio that ranges from skyline‑defining towers to high‑performance civic spaces. As the Phoenix Operations Leader you will set the strategic tone for a fast‑growing Southwest office, guide a talented technical team, and own P&L results that fuel the firm’s national expansion. If you enjoy pairing hands‑on engineering with inspirational leadership, this is the platform to advance both your impact and your career trajectory.
What’s In It For You
Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and robust benefits.
Clear pathway to Principal and firm‑wide leadership.
Influence over marquee projects that shape skylines and careers.
People‑first culture grounded in collaboration, technical excellence, and community impact.
Key Responsibilities
Guide a team of structural and civil engineers toward utilization, quality, and profitability targets while fostering an engaging, growth‑minded culture.
Direct project delivery from pursuit through close‑out, safeguarding budgets, schedules, and risk exposure.
Serve as Engineer of Record on marquee projects, providing technical oversight, peer review, and risk mitigation.
Foster team growth by establishing objectives, providing constructive feedback, and strategically assigning tasks to maximize productivity.
Partner with business‑development leaders on pursuit strategy and key-client engagement to expand regional market share.
Act as culture ambassador for the Phoenix office, aligning day‑to‑day operations with firm values and long‑range strategic plans.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering (master’s preferred).
Active PE or SE license.
Seasoned structural engineering professional with leadership experience.
Demonstrated success managing complex projects, mentoring staff, and cultivating client relationships.
Exceptional communication, organization, and technical‑design skills.
Preferred Extras
Experience with advanced analysis software and performance‑based design.
Prior P&L or office leadership ownership.
Active involvement in professional associations (SEAoA, ASCE, etc.).
This is an on‑site leadership role based in a modern Phoenix office. Occasional hybrid flexibility is available once objectives are met, allowing heads‑down focus work while preserving the in‑person collaboration that fuels mentorship and innovation.
About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award‑winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top‑tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at
bit.ly/46Gs4yS
#J-18808-Ljbffr