Energy Director

McAdams is a full-service land planning landscape architecture civil engineering transportation and geomatics firm located in North Carolina South Carolina Texas and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do and to do that takes special people.

PositionOverview

McAdams isseekinga dynamic forward-thinkingEnergyDirectortoaccelerate the firms growth across theTexas energy market. This senior-level role willleadthe execution of McAdams2026Energy Strategy driving revenue expansion increasing market share and strengthening our statewide presence through strategic client engagement and exceptional project delivery. The Energy Leader willbe responsible forbuilding and leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams that deliver complex high-impact energy projects for both public and private sector clients.

The ideal candidate bringsdeep industry insight a strong network of established relationships and a proventrack recordof winning and executing large-scale energy work. This leader will serve as a visible representative of McAdams in the energy sector cultivating new opportunities guiding pursuit strategy and ensuring consistent excellence from concept through construction. This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader who thrives in a growth environment and is motivated by shaping a scalable high-performing energy practice across Texas.

AtMcAdams we invest ingrowth-minded leaderswho are eager to build innovate and elevate those around them. You will have the autonomy to shape strategy influence market direction and expand capabilitiessupported by a collaborative leadership team robust internal resources and a strong platform for long-term career development. This is an opportunity for a leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment values continuous improvement and is motivated by creating lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Growth & Business Development

• Lead execution of Phase 1 (Diversify Client Base) and Phase 2 (Expand Services) of McAdams Energy Strategy.
• Build andmaintainrelationships with utilities renewable energy developers and EPC firmsspecifically targeting NextEraLonestar Oncor andCoServ.
• Identifyand develop other key relationships.
• Develop teaming strategies with large energy firms to expand project pipelines.
• Serve as a client-facing leader and thought partner to industry stakeholders.
• Track MSA contract cycles with desiredclients to position McAdams.
• Identifyand pursue strategic acquisition opportunities to expand energy services or client portfolios.
• Leverage McAdams business development professionals to advance growth.

Team Building & Leadership

• Recruit onboard andretainhigh-performing professionals in site design geomatics entitlement(Phase 1)environmental and electrical engineering(Phase 2).
• Develop full-service energy teamsin Texas.
• Cultivate an internal culture that prioritizes safety collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship and coaching toemergingleaders inthe energypractice.

Project Delivery & Operations

• Oversee project execution to ensure consistent quality profitability and on-time delivery.
• Expand existingMSAcontracts (e.g. Oncor) to include comprehensive site design andsurveyingservices.
• Ensure safety ratings are upheld across all regions and disciplines.
• Provide technical and operational leadership on major initiatives like 765kV expansion projects.

Revenue & Profitability

• Grow currentrevenue(2024 - $5.4M 2025 thru June $2.7)totargets of $10M$15M annually with profitability exceeding 10%.
• Position the Energy Practice to contribute at least 10% of McAdams overall $150M revenue goalby 2028.
• Monitor and manage financial performance includingbookingsrevenueutilization billing and backlog.

SkillsExperience

• Bachelors degree in engineeringor related field (PE licensure in FL and TX highly preferred).
• 10 years of experience in the energy sector withdemonstratedbusiness development success.
• Established relationships within utility and renewable energy networks.
• Experience building and managing cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.
• Strong understanding of entitlement permitting and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent leadership communication and negotiation skills.

WorkEnvironmentPhysicalDemands

The characteristics described below are representative of thoseencounteredwhile performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and whenfeasible(without undue hardship to the company) reasonableaccommodationswill be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Workwill beprimarilyworkingwith fingers by picking pinching typing and grasping often with repetitive motion.
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen the ability to talkhearand sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to carryliftand push/pull up to 5 poundsfrequentlyand up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Additionalphysical duties may berequiredas necessary.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race color religion gender (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veterans status or any other legally protected status.

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