We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Water & Wastewater Director/Team Leader to join our client's growing team. This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning, design, construction, and operation of water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment facilities.
The Client has over 70 years of engineering and design experience and is employee-owned with over 2000 employees. Over 90% of their work comes from repeat business and they are part of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms.
The Client is building out a new Water team in Texas to take on their strong backlog of projects. This includes engineers, project managers and executive roles so this is a great chance to join an expanding team that naturally gives way to strong career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Manage a team of professionals responsible for the design, construction, and operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards for water and wastewater treatment facilities
Develop and manage budgets, contracts, and capital improvement plans
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to staff and ensure professional development
Lead strategic planning and business development efforts to expand the company's portfolio of water and wastewater projects
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
10+ years of experience in water and wastewater treatment, including experience managing teams and projects.
In-depth knowledge of Texas local standards and regulations
Strong leadership and management skills with a proven track record of successful project delivery
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Business development experience preferred - a "seller-doer".
The client offers a very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. They're open to conversations regarding it as they are community-focused and really promote on having a great work culture that looks after their employees. They even offer sponsorship for H1B transfers and relocation packages within Texas for the right candidates!
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding leadership role in the water and wastewater industry, we encourage you to apply. This is also a great opportunity for an individual that is looking for the next step-up in their career!
If you also know of any engineers or project managers that may be interested in joining this new team, please feel free to apply on their behalf!