Leadership Capital Group

Expanding Municipal Services through Strategic Leadership and Acquisition

Leadership Capital Group (LCG) partnered with a nationally ranked Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top Engineering Design and Top 50 Construction Management firm to enhance its footprint in the municipal services sector. This collaboration not only brought new leadership but also facilitated a strategic acquisition, bolstering the firm’s capabilities and market reach.

Leadership Capital Group (LCG) partnered with a nationally ranked Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top Engineering Design and Top 50 Construction Management firm to enhance its footprint in the municipal services sector. This collaboration not only brought new leadership but also facilitated a strategic acquisition, bolstering the firm’s capabilities and market reach.

CHALLENGE

The ENR firm faced the challenge of expanding its municipal services while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. The firm recognized the need for transformative leadership and strategic growth through acquisition to achieve these goals. This required a comprehensive approach to identifying and integrating top talent and synergistic partners.

SOLUTION

Leadership Capital Group (LCG) was engaged to:

  1. Identify and Secure New Leadership: LCG conducted a rigorous search and selection process, identifying a leader with a proven track record in the civil engineering and municipal services space.
  2. Facilitate Strategic Acquisition: LCG introduced the ENR firm to another preeminent civil engineering firm, leading to a successful acquisition. This acquisition was pivotal in combining resources and expertise, enhancing service delivery across both firms.

Challenge

The ENR firm faced the challenge of expanding its municipal services while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. The firm recognized the need for transformative leadership and strategic growth through acquisition to achieve these goals. This required a comprehensive approach to identifying and integrating top talent and synergistic partners.

Solution

Leadership Capital Group (LCG) was engaged to:

  1. Identify and Secure New Leadership: LCG conducted a rigorous search and selection process, identifying a leader with a proven track record in the civil engineering and municipal services space.
  2. Facilitate Strategic Acquisition: LCG introduced the ENR firm to another preeminent civil engineering firm, leading to a successful acquisition. This acquisition was pivotal in combining resources and expertise, enhancing service delivery across both firms.

process

  1. Leadership Search and Selection:
    • Comprehensive Needs Assessment: LCG worked closely with the ENR firm’s executive team to understand the specific leadership qualities and experience required.
    • Extensive Search: Utilizing a robust network and advanced search techniques, LCG identified and evaluated potential candidates, ensuring a perfect fit for the firm’s culture and strategic objectives.
    • Successful Placement: LCG successfully placed a new leader who has since driven significant growth and innovation within the firm.

  2. Strategic Acquisition:
    • Target Identification: LCG leveraged its industry insights to identify a top-tier civil engineering firm with complementary strengths and a strong market presence.
    • Introduction and Negotiation: LCG facilitated initial introductions and supported negotiations, ensuring a smooth and mutually beneficial agreement.
    • Integration Support: Post-acquisition, LCG provided ongoing support to integrate the teams and streamline operations, maximizing the synergies of the combined entities.

RESULTS

Enhanced Leadership: The newly appointed leader has been instrumental in driving strategic initiatives, improving operational efficiencies, and expanding the firm’s municipal services.

Expanded Capabilities: The acquisition has significantly broadened the technical expertise and resources available, enabling the firm to undertake larger and more complex projects.

Increased Market Share: The combined entity has gained a stronger foothold in the municipal services sector, attracting new clients and expanding its service offerings.

ONGOING SUPPORT

LCG continues to support the client in securing top management talent across various business lines, including: 

  • Structural Engineering
  • Transportation
  • Energy/Utilities
  • Program Management and Construction Management (PMCM

This ongoing partnership ensures that the firm remains at the forefront of the industry, delivering high-quality services to a broad and expanding client base.

Results

Enhanced Leadership: The newly appointed leader has been instrumental in driving strategic initiatives, improving operational efficiencies, and expanding the firm’s municipal services.

Expanded Capabilities: The acquisition has significantly broadened the technical expertise and resources available, enabling the firm to undertake larger and more complex projects.

Increased Market Share: The combined entity has gained a stronger foothold in the municipal services sector, attracting new clients and expanding its service offerings.

Ongoing Support

LCG continues to support the client in securing top management talent across various business lines, including: 

  • Structural Engineering
  • Transportation
  • Energy/Utilities
  • Program Management and Construction Management (PMCM

This ongoing partnership ensures that the firm remains at the forefront of the industry, delivering high-quality services to a broad and expanding client base.

For more information, contact our Leader of the Engineering Services Practice, John Jazylo. With a wealth of experience in securing top-notch engineering leadership within the realm of public and private civil engineering services, John is not just a search consultant but a true partner to his clients. His keen insight and dedicated approach ensure that he consistently acts in the best interest of those he serves, helping them achieve their strategic goals and drive sustained growth.