Indigenous Market Leader

Overview

Lead tribal market growth, relationships, and project delivery for AEC services.

Key Responsibilities

• strategic planning
• client management
• partnership development
• cultural planning
• project transition
• proposal strategy

Tasks

-Mentor staff to understand tribal governance, funding mechanisms, and protocol. -Participate in internal learning initiatives to grow organizational fluency in tribal engagement. -Promote culturally responsive planning and design across all project phases. -Participate in early design, planning, and visioning to ensure community priorities are reflected. -Coordinate with Federal Market Leaders to align approaches across tribal and federal pathways. -Represent Bodwé at tribal conferences, summits, and community events. -Oversee project transition to delivery teams and remain involved in client relationship continuity. -Shape tailored pursuit strategies that honor tribal sovereignty, governance, and community values. -Partner with discipline directors to match project needs with technical talent. -Ensure that projects are scoped, staffed, and managed to meet the financial performance expectations of the firm. -Facilitate trust-based engagements through listening sessions, visioning, and participatory planning. -Expand Bodwé’s visibility and impact in Indian Country through values-based leadership. -Ensure internal practices are respectful and aligned with cultural values. -Guide proposal strategy, teaming, and messaging in coordination with the Proposal Development Director. -Build and nurture long-term relationships with tribal leadership, community organizations, and development authorities. -Champion client care and relationship continuity throughout the project lifecycle. -Identify and prioritize partnerships with tribal governments, enterprises, and Native-led nonprofits. -Contribute to thought leadership through writing, speaking, and storytelling. -Develop and implement a strategic plan to grow direct work with Tribal Nations.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• master's
• licensed architect
• pe
• 10 years
• facilitation

What You Bring

-Proven experience leading culturally grounded projects in housing, health, education, or infrastructure. -Required: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a relevant field. -Second, to qualified spouses and qualified custodial parents; and -Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or field. -Preferred: Licensed Architect (Registered Architect (RA)/American Institute of Architects (AIA)) or Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). -Strong facilitation, communication, and public engagement skills. -Cultural humility and deep respect for tribal sovereignty and values. -Demonstrated success in developing long-term relationships with Indigenous communities. -Understanding of tribal governance, procurement, and grant funding systems. -Must have valid driver's license. -Must have Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel. -Ability to travel frequently and work flexibly across tribal geographies. -First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; and -Native American identity strongly preferred but not required. -Minimum 10 years in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), planning, or community development work, with at least 5 years serving Tribal Nations directly.

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About Bodwé Professional Services Group

-Professional services company with a reputation for delivering high-quality engineering and construction services. -Founded with a vision to bridge technical expertise and practical, real-world applications. -Specializes in diverse sectors, particularly energy, infrastructure, and government projects. -Portfolio includes large-scale construction and infrastructure projects with unique challenges and innovative solutions. -Trusted partner for complex public sector projects, successfully collaborating with local and national government agencies. -Team excels at developing tailored solutions ensuring projects are completed on time and exceed in efficiency and sustainability. -Expanded service offerings to include state-of-the-art technology integrations, such as smart building solutions and renewable energy systems.

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