President, Dewberry Design-Builders

President, Dewberry Design-Builders

Dewberry Design Builders Inc. (DDB), part of the broader Dewberry enterprise—includes Dewberry Engineers Inc. and Dewberry Architects Inc.—is seeking a dynamic, hands‑on President in the Raleigh, NC or Fairfax, VA area to lead its $60 million integrated design‑build organization into its next phase of strategic growth that includes a long‑term $125M+ annual revenue strategic target. Reporting directly to the CEO of Dewberry, this executive will guide a national team delivering complex projects across the energy, water/wastewater, community facilities renovation, municipal/federal facilities, telecommunications, and EV‑charging markets.

Operating with a fully integrated “One Dewberry” model, the enterprise unifies engineering, architecture, and construction expertise to deliver exceptional alternative delivery solutions for clients nationwide. The President of DDB plays a central role in advancing this enterprise‑wide collaboration.

Dewberry is a leading, market‑facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.

Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half‑century.

• Lead the strategic direction, business planning, and growth initiatives of DDB, ensuring strong alignment with the Dewberry enterprise.
• Expand DDB's market share across key sectors—including energy, water/wastewater, and community facility renovation—while strengthening competitive positioning.
• Drive operational excellence, profitability, and long‑term performance of the design‑build practice.

• Oversee the development, improvement, and consistency of operational processes across offices and project teams.
• Guide budget development and financial performance, including margin optimization, forecasting, and cost management.
• Implement data‑driven monitoring systems that enhance organizational agility and proactive decision‑making.
• Demonstrate hands‑on leadership through deep immersion in project, operational, and business details—ensuring issues are identified early, understood fully, and resolved decisively.

• Serve as a senior executive representative for high‑value clients and mission‑critical pursuits.
• Advance integrated sales initiatives across Dewberry Engineers Inc., Dewberry Architects Inc., and DDB, maximizing enterprise‑wide synergy.
• Maintain visible leadership positions in industry, community, and professional organizations.

• Cultivate a high‑performance, collaborative culture grounded in Dewberry's core values and “Dewberry at Work” principles.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop leaders across DDB and throughout the Dewberry enterprise.
• Model a leadership style that combines strategic perspective with practical, in‑field engagement—reinforcing accountability, transparency, and alignment among multidisciplinary teams.
• Strengthen cross‑office and cross‑discipline collaboration to support seamless, integrated project delivery.

• Minimum 20 years of relevant industry experience
  , including at least 15 years of leadership in alternative delivery
  , with direct construction and design‑build responsibilities.
• Proven ability to lead and scale a design‑build business from approximately $60‑$75 million in annual revenue to $125 million or more
  , through disciplined operations, market expansion, and enterprise collaboration.
• Deep experience in one or more of the following markets is essential:
• Energy (utility‑owned facilities, substations, renewable energy systems)
• Water and wastewater (treatment systems, pumping…