Employer: American Council of Engineering Companies of Maryland (ACEC/MD)
Location: Baltimore, MD and Annapolis, MD (hybrid work environment)
Travel: Occasional Travel (primarily for conferences)
Salary: Negotiable
Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Category: Executive Director
Education: Four (4)-Year Degree - Government Relations, Public Policy or related field
ACEC/MD
ACEC/MD (American Council of Engineering Companies - Maryland) is a not-for-profit business association for Engineers focused on the business and advocacy aspects of the industry. ACEC/MD is dedicated to assisting members in achieving higher professional, ethical, business, and economic standards to provide quality consulting engineering services for their clients that assure public health and safety. With over 80 Member firms and 6,000 local employees, ACEC/MD members are the leading engineering firms in Maryland. Our member firms range in size from small, sole proprietor firms and partnerships, to large locally- based firms and branch offices of national firms. About forty percent of our members are small businesses.
ACEC/MD is affiliated with the Washington, DC-based nationwide ACEC, a federation of 52 member organizations, with over 6,000 member firms employing over 600,000 people across the country. ACEC and its member firms design more than $100 billion per year in capital projects and advocates for legislation promoting the business of engineering member firms with annual PAC contributions more than $1,000,000.
The ACEC/MD is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Executive Director to serve as the day-to-day leader of the organization. The successful candidate will report directly to the Board of Directors (Executive Committee) and will be responsible for the effective conduct of the affairs of the organization.
TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENT WATER FACILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES - OPERATIONS | RUN ACEC/MD
RESPONSIBILITIES – ADVOCACY | PROMOTE ACEC/MD
RESPONSIBILITIES - MEMBERSHIP | MANAGE AND GROW MEMBERSHIP
RESPONSIBILITIES – ACEC NATIONAL ENGAGEMENT
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Government Relations, Public Policy or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of experience and proven administrative and management skills. This position requires experience with financial management tools; strong oral and written communication, strong negotiation, organization, and time management skills; and proficiency with social media and software systems such as Microsoft Office. Preferred experience includes working knowledge of the Maryland State Legislative process or direct involvement in State Government Operations. Preferred Character Traits are: Collaborative, Focused, Influential, Well-Spoken, Persuasive, Energetic, Engaging.
WHERE TO APPLY
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter with salary requirement and resume by April 15, 2026
Attention: Heather Henderson (ACEC/MD HR Committee Chair)