CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC Florida) is dedicated to advancing the engineering profession and strengthening the communities we serve, and that starts with our team. At ACEC Florida, you’ll find a collaborative workplace where your skills make an impact across Florida through member engagement, advocacy, education, and professional development. If you’re passionate about supporting engineers, explore our open positions below and join us in shaping the future of engineering in Florida.

Executive Director

Are you an experienced executive prepared to assume multiple leadership roles and influence Florida’s engineering community via professional development, education, advocacy, and leadership? To help shape the future of these non-profit organizations in Tallahassee, Florida, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC Florida) and the Florida Engineering Society (FES) are looking for a creative Executive Director.

The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer, responsible for strategic leadership, operational excellence, government advocacy, and member engagement. In addition to working closely with ACEC National and regional partners, this person will oversee employees and represent the organization to state and municipal agencies. In addition to continuously monitoring, evaluating, and reacting to any legislation that can negatively impact Member Firms or the professional engineering profession’s license and practice, the Executive Director must have a thorough understanding of the legislative process.
To people who are enthusiastic about the engineering profession, ideal candidates will bring more than 15 years of executive leadership experience, a history of successful fundraising and membership growth, a love of public policy, and a solid understanding of association management and oversight.

Apply by September 26, 2025, by submitting your cover letter and resume to ED_resume@outlook.com.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the FES and ACEC-FL Boards of Directors to support effective governance, strategic alignment, and performance monitoring.
• Provide strategic leadership, operational management, and financial oversight to secure effective member engagement, successful external relations, and public policy results.
  Ensure long-term sustainability, sound financial practices, and alignment with the missions of FES and ACEC-FL.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, fiscal, and ethical standards, upholding the integrity and accountability expected of leading non-profit organizations.
• Develop a strategic plan to increase membership, expand programmatic impact, and ensure long-term financial sustainability.
• Implement and advance innovative strategies that amplify the association’s missions and position them for long-term impact in a rapidly evolving landscape.
• Provide strategic oversight of day-to-day operations, ensuring the effective deployment of the association’s financial, human, and intellectual resources.
• Foster a people-centered culture that prioritizes collaboration, professional development, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to excellence.
• Empower and support staff by investing in their growth, encouraging cross-functional teamwork, and creating an environment where ideas and contributions are valued.
• Lead by example to model transparency and accountability
• Drive key results in membership and fundraising by identifying and cultivating key strategies and tactics
• Expand the association’s community by strengthening connections with members, supporters, partners, and stakeholders across sectors
• Model exceptional communication and representational skills, reinforcing the association’s role as a highly respected, nonpartisan convener of engineering professionals

Strategic Priorities and Outcomes
Success in this role will be demonstrated by:

• Preserving and strengthening the association’s commitment to the individual engineering members and the engineering industry.
• Increasing visibility through membership engagement, strategic partnerships, and public-facing thought leadership.
• Driving results in membership growth and non-dues revenue by cultivating membership, partners, foundations, and public sources.
• Champion ACEC-FL’s role as a critical stakeholder in FDOT policy, procurement, and planning decisions.

Candidate Profile

• (15+) years of senior leadership experience, preferably in association management.
• Prior C-suite experience with P&L oversight and board engagement.
• Expertise in financial stewardship, membership growth, non-dues revenue, and revenue diversification.
• Proven ability to lead, particularly with non-profit governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Leadership Attributes

• Strategic thinker with vision and execution skills.
• Skilled communicator, facilitator, and relationship builder.
• Deep commitment to the sustainability of the engineering community.
• Charismatic, a credible voice, and the ability to quickly pivot to achieve success.

Personal Qualities

• Mission-driven, collaborative, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Adaptable, proactive, and curious with integrity and resilience

Additional Details

• Reports to the Boards of Directors.
• Location: Tallahassee, Florida.
• Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience.
• Frequent statewide travel required visiting regions and chapters.
• Attend National Association of Engineering Council Executives (NAECE) meetings, participating in the Organization’s leadership, as well as ACEC National Convention and Legislative Summit and Fall Conferences.
• Establish a strong relationship with leadership and staff at FDOT.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The FES and ACEC Florida employers equal opportunities and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.

Benefits

FES and ACEC Florida pay 100% of the employee’s health and dental insurance. Additionally, the cost of personal term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance is also fully covered up to $50,000.00, and individual Long-Term Disability Insurance. Retirement, pension plan, and 401 (k) plans are paid up to 5% of the employee compensation, plus an additional 3% in excess of the integration level. Seven holidays are observed, as well as vacation based on length of service, with additional benefits as outlined in the Employee Handbook.