Business Unit Leader

Trilon Group

. Develop and communicate a business unit vision and strategy aligned with company and enterprise goals, including Vision 2030.

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeJackson • Mississippi • United StatesSenior💰 $220,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development, strategic oversight, and portfolio governance, with a strong focus on operational improvement and change management. Proven ability to lead teams, manage P&L accountability, and drive organizational transformation in alignment with enterprise goals.

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Business DevelopmentPortfolio GovernanceChange ManagementP&L AccountabilityStrategic Oversight

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement InterpretationProject Portfolio ManagementContracting ModelsForecastingRisk FrameworksData-Driven Decision MakingTalent AcquisitionSuccession PlanningOperational ImprovementMarket Strategy

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationNegotiation SkillsStakeholder ManagementLeadership DevelopmentTeam Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringMaster’s Degree (MBA or Similar)Professional Engineering Licensure (P.Eng., PE, CEng, PG)

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure ConsultingEnvironmental ServicesMississippi Market KnowledgeAcquisition IntegrationOperational Rigor

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and communicate a business unit vision and strategy aligned with company and enterprise goals, including Vision 2030.
Set market strategy and prioritize markets, clients, and service offerings for portfolio growth.
Drive business development and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and industry influencers.
Steward pursuit strategy and go/no-go decisions for profitable growth.
Support acquisition integration and growth initiatives.
Provide strategic oversight across the project portfolio for margin, schedule, risk, and client satisfaction.
Oversee monthly project reviews with Operations and Finance.
Govern portfolio budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, pricing, rate structures, and fee strategies.
Intervene on underperforming projects through action plans, recovery strategies, and change order management.
Drive utilization, DLM, backlog, forecasting, analytics, and portfolio governance.
Lead transformation of the Mississippi Business Unit into a scalable enterprise platform.
Implement the enterprise operating model and common operating disciplines.
Drive change management, organizational alignment, accountability systems, and operational rigor.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Operations, Strategic Business Development, Health & Safety, and other business unit leaders.
Build and lead the business unit leadership team and foster accountability, empowerment, innovation, and professional growth.
Lead workforce planning, talent attraction, retention, succession planning, coaching, and leadership development.
Optimize resource allocation for growth, profitability, and utilization.
Oversee revenue, gross margin, overhead recovery, profitability, budgeting, forecasting, WIP, invoicing, collections, AR aging, and write-offs.
Ensure commercial decisions comply with delegation of authority and enterprise standards.
Champion safety compliance, quality standards, peer review, continuous improvement, risk identification, and mitigation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field required.
Master’s degree (MBA, Engineering, or similar) strongly preferred.
Professional engineering licensure (P.Eng., PE, CEng, PG, etc.) is an asset depending on the service line.
7+ years of progressive experience in engineering, infrastructure consulting, environmental services, or related professional services.
Demonstrated experience leading organizational transformation, change management, or enterprise-scale operational improvement.
Experience leading teams and driving talent acquisition, development, and succession planning.
Demonstrated success managing a portfolio of projects with P&L accountability.
Proven track record in business development, strategy, and key account management.
Experience supporting or leading acquisition integration efforts preferred.
Experience interacting with senior executives, clients, and key stakeholders.
Knowledge of the Mississippi market and region is a significant advantage.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of contracting models and commercial negotiation strategies.
Ability to interpret financial statements and lead data-driven operational decisions.
Strong understanding of portfolio governance, KPIs, forecasting, and risk frameworks.
Proficiency in building and scaling accountability systems, operating disciplines, and operational rigor.
Ability to develop and implement cross-functional enterprise collaboration strategies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

WEI Incentive Program
Healthy Workplace Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Competitive Health Benefits
Career Development and Training
Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
Community Service Opportunities
Fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment
Work-life balance