AEC Business Unit Leader – South Region

Job overview

The AEC Business Unit Leader – South Region is based at one of Fehr Graham’s offices in Illinois, Iowa, or Wisconsin; the listing identifies East Peoria, IL. Compensation is $150,000–$225,000 per year. The role leads a business unit within an engineering services platform and supports strategic, operational, financial, and people goals. The leader is accountable for business-unit performance, growth, technical excellence, and talent development. The role aligns teams around strategic and financial targets, supports project delivery and business development, and builds a collaborative, people-first culture.

What you'll do

• Set business-unit direction with the Partner President
• align teams to strategic, operational, people, and financial targets
• lead projects to schedule, budget, and quality standards
• optimize utilization
• support integration and growth plans for acquisitions
• oversee budgeting and performance
• drive business development and organic growth
• develop talent, engagement, and retention
• foster collaboration across business units.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

aec business unit leader

engineering services

strategic leadership

business development

financial performance

people leadership

east peoria il

fehr graham

illinois

iowa

wisconsin

$150k–$225k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• profit-sharing bonus plan
• paid time off.

Why this role

Requires a technical bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years leading an engineering or science-based organization or unit. The position may be based in any of 12 offices in Illinois, Iowa, or Wisconsin.

About the employer

Fehr Graham is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.