South Central Regional Manager

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

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The South Central Regional Manager has full responsibility for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of Lochner / Egis’ business across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, with direct profit and loss accountability. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), this role provides senior leadership and hands-on oversight of client account management, business development, operations, and community engagement, as well as talent development, retention, and recruitment.

The Regional Manager works collaboratively with the Regional Operations Manager, State Business Development Leaders, and Regional Practice Leaders to ensure performance goals are achieved. This leader maintains visibility into sales, operations, staffing, and risk across the region and partners closely with the COO to execute enterprise-wide and regional initiatives.

Key Duties

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive regional business strategy aligned with Lochner / Egis U.S. growth objectives, in collaboration with National and Regional Practice Leaders and State Business Development Leaders.
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities, including organic expansion, market diversification, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and market conditions to inform strategic decision-making.

Operations & Project Oversight

• Provide executive-level oversight of regional projects and programs to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with project managers to support planning, staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Proactively address escalated project challenges to maintain strong client relationships and successful outcomes across the project lifecycle.

Talent & Team Leadership

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing technical and operational teams, including engineers, project managers, and field and support staff.
• Establish clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative workplace culture.
• Develop succession plans for key leadership roles within the region.
• Implement an employee-engagement plan, including outreach sessions/listening forums, direct engagement with mid-level staff.
• Support post-merger integration efforts and facilitate resource sharing across newly acquired firms.

Client & Partner Relationships

• Build and sustain strong relationships with key clients, strategic partners, and teaming firms throughout the region.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for major client engagements, inquiries, and issue resolution.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage regional budgets with a focus on profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth.
• Monitor financial performance across operations and business development activities, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Provide leadership input on pricing strategies, contract terms, and risk management.

Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Champion a strong culture of health and safety across the region.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and proactively address potential risks to prevent incidents and injuries.

Community & Professional Engagement

• Represent Lochner / Egis at client meetings, industry conferences, and business and community events.
• Take an active leadership role in regional professional organizations and industry associations to enhance the firm’s visibility and reputation.

Qualifications & Skills

• 15 years of diversified engineering experience, including progressive technical and leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline; master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-office or regional operations with P&L responsibility.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in operations management, project delivery, and business development.
• Strategic thinker with sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and financial acumen.

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program

• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care

• Paid Family Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)

• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health

• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3

• Education and Training Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discounts

• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

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Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employer

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

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