Columbus, OH | Industrial Construction & Engineering Position Summary The Executive Senior Manager will lead US operations for a growing, multinational industrial engineering and construction organization. This executive-level role is responsible for driving business growth, expanding market presence, overseeing project delivery, and building high-performing teams while ensuring operational and financial success. The ideal candidate brings extensive leadership experience in complex industrial environments, a strong business development track record, and the ability to manage large-scale operations and strategic client relationships.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Development:
Develop and execute US growth strategies, identify new business opportunities, expand market presence, and build long-term relationships with key clients and strategic partners.
Operations & Project Delivery:
Oversee US operations and complex industrial projects, ensuring operational excellence, safety, quality, and successful execution.
Team Leadership:
Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and professional growth.
Financial Management:
Partner with Finance to oversee budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, and profitability for a multimillion-dollar business unit or region.
Market Expansion:
Analyze market trends, identify growth opportunities, and support expansion initiatives, including new locations, partnerships, and potential acquisitions.
Client & Stakeholder Relationships:
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, industry partners, and internal leadership.
Compliance & Workforce Management:
Ensure adherence to applicable US construction codes, safety regulations, industry standards, and union and non-union workforce practices. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; an MBA is highly preferred. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial construction or engineering. Experience in semiconductor, data center, or pharmaceutical industries strongly preferred. Demonstrated success managing P&L responsibility for a multimillion-dollar business unit or region. Strong knowledge of US construction regulations, safety standards, and workforce management practices. Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills. Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the United States. What We Offer An opportunity to lead and shape US operations for a growing multinational organization. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Significant opportunities for business impact, professional growth, and career advancement. A collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented environment. #inoct2026 #li-as3 #li-onsite $190,000 - $250,000