Restoration Practice Leader

Restoration Practice Leader

Job Locations

US-FL-Miami

Job ID

2026-3526

Category

Structural Engineering

Type

Full Time

Overview

We are currently seeking the Restoration Practice Leader to head ourBuildings Restoration Group. This individual would work in our Miami, FL office.

WGI is seeking an experienced and visionary Restoration Practice Leader to lead our growing Buildings Restoration practice. This practice leadership role is responsible for the technical direction, operational excellence, technical quality, and business development efforts of our restoration service line. The Practice Leader will guide a specialized team of restoration engineers, coordinate with multidisciplinary project managers, and advance our restoration capabilities, strengthen client relationships, and ensure the successful delivery of complex rehabilitation and repair projects across a diverse portfolio of parking structures and building assets. This leader will collaborate closely with the Parking, Structures, and Building divisions to support WGI's commitment to delivering innovative, durable, and sustainable restoration solutions.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation's top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy:

Implement and align the restoration practice strategy with the broader Buildings division vision and growth plan.
• Develop and implement business plans, service offerings, and market positioning to expand WGI's restoration footprint.
• Provide mentorship, technical oversight, and professional development guidance to engineering and project management staff.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Business Development:

• Identify and pursue new restoration opportunities across parking structures, buildings, and other infrastructure assets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead pursuit strategies, develop proposals, and participate in interviews.
• Represent WGI at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations.

Technical Excellence:

• Serve as subject-matter expert for structural restoration, repair design, forensic investigation, material assessment, and asset lifecycle management.
• Oversee and review technical work products including assessments, reports, repair drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Ensure adherence to WGI standards, industry best practices, and applicable codes.
• Provide technical guidance on complex forensic investigations, corrosion mitigation studies, and structural repair programs.

Project Management:

• Oversee project delivery, workload balance, resource allocation, QA/QC, and schedule performance across restoration projects.
• Manage budgets, profitability, utilization, and operational efficiency of the restoration team.
• Manage project revenue recognition, invoicing, and accounts receivable communications.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, fee development, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure projects are delivered with high quality and outstanding client satisfaction.
• Confirm client's expectations are satisfied and our commitments are met.
• Review and monitor project budgetsand schedules

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and/or Architecture (Master of Science Degree preferred, PE or SE registration required)
• 20+ years of experience in structural restoration, parking structure rehabilitation, forensic engineering, or related disciplines.
• State Registration: Licensed professional in Engineering or Architecture
• Special Requirements: Expertise in structural diagnostics, materials science, concrete repair, PT repair, waterproofing systems, corrosion mitigation, and facade restoration. Strong business acumen with experience in financial management and business development.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visas.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is anEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided.

All agencies and vendors are required to have a signed WGI vendor agreement from the WGI Chief HR Officer permitting them to work directly through our Talent Acquisition team. Obtaining this signed vendor agreement is the only way you will receive payment. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of our staff will not be binding.

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