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President
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
Software Engineering
Posted on Apr 30, 2026
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions.
We are seeking a visionary President to lead the next chapter of growth and transformation. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-potential organization and shape the future of community-focused engineering in partnership with a national platform.
We are seeking a visionary President to lead the next chapter of growth and transformation. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-potential organization and shape the future of community-focused engineering in partnership with a national platform.
- Department
- Corporate/Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Maumee, OH
- Workplace type
- Onsite
Responsibility/Accountability
Strategic Leadership: understand and lead in alignment with the vision of the Trilon Platform.
- Make major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of the Company.
- Actively lead and grow the Company while collaborating with other platform companies and the Trilon Group to develop and execute initiatives aimed at accelerating growth in bookings, net revenue, and earnings.
- Empower the Company to succeed by up-lifting the financial and project management acumen of its leaders.
- Drive integration and actionable growth plans for Add-On M&A opportunities.
Fiscal Management: ensure the business exceeds or meets annual and quarterly financial targets.
- Play an active role in the budgeting process and drive accountability across the Company.
- Directly supervise and evaluate business unit leaders and the financial performance of their business relative to plan.
- Own financial and key non-financial performance areas such as Safety, Client Engagement, Staff Development and Retention, and Cross-Business Collaboration.
Business Development: maintain clear alignment with the strategic direction of the Platform and Trilon Group in pursuit of strategic clients, wallet share expansion, application of technology, cross-selling, and targeted M&A.
- Prioritize business development toward markets, clients and projects that present greatest potential for sustainable growth in revenue, earnings and talent for the Company, the Platform, and the wider Trilon Group.
- Drive long-term organic and inorganic growth in backlog, revenue, and earnings.
- Bring strong community advocacy for sustainable infrastructure development and ensure the team is active in client engagement, industry participation, and thought leadership.
Company and Culture Champion: maintain high engagement and eNPS scores across the Company.
- Build followership and create a positive culture in the Company by listening to employees and supporting an environment of belonging and equity.
- Develop a client-centric culture based on top talent, technical excellence, flawless project execution, safety, and top financial performance.
- Work diligently to hire and retain “A” performers in senior leadership and executive roles.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and consistently promote cross-functional work in partnership with the Trilon family of firms.
- Ensure the organization is compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements, as well as ethical and social responsibilities.
Communication: communicate on behalf of the company with employees, clients, government entities and officials, and the public.
- Represent the firm with various internal and external stakeholders including clients, regulators, community leaders, and business partners on matters of complex legal, technical, and political importance to the firm.
- Serve as a communication and leadership bridge between the business and matters of social and political importance.
Requirements/Attributes
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Science, Planning, Landscape Architecture), business administration, or law is preferred, but not required.
- Extensive professional experience including at least 10 years leading an engineering or science- based organization that offers diverse services (environmental, facilities, transportation, water, etc.); or an operational or business development unit within such an organization is required.
- Demonstrated track record of business success based on recognized industry metrics.
- Experience with Add-On M&A, from sourcing through diligence and integration.
Skills/Attributes:
- Excellent managerial and financial skills and the ability to take ownership over any business area while leading with a People First mindset.
- Superlative communication skills, especially the ability to communicate as a leader with internal and external stakeholders, political leaders, regulators, and the media.
- Highly developed strategic thinking, financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills; financially disciplined and metrics driven.
- Successfully manage a P&L and understand the levers for profitable growth.
- Uses data plus operational and financial KPIs to inform decision-making.
- Brings management intensity, tenacity, and a strong will-to-win.
- Coachable, low-ego, and receptive to feedback.
- High level of self-awareness.
Benefits
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.
About The Mannik & Smith Group
As one of the premier multi-disciplined consulting firms, we work with an exclusive collection of some of the best and fastest growing private entities, municipalities and governmental agencies in the region, nation and around the globe.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Initial Screening
Stage 3:
1st Interview
Stage 4:
Offer
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