Description

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance