Do you want to work for a nationally recognized innovative architecture, engineering, energy efficiency, and construction management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to approach facility and infrastructure projects holistically?
My client is currently seeking a Department Manager to oversee the Water/Wastewater Engineering Resource Group out of their Williamsville, NY, headquarters. This leadership position is critically important in coordinating project work with our water/wastewater leaders and technical team. Responsibilities include scheduling project teams, coordinating team commitments and deadlines, managing the group's utilization, technical training, quality, mentoring, and coaching of technical professionals. The Engineering Department Manager serves as a liaison between company management objectives and technical team project efforts. Candidates who have the desire to grow into this leadership role under the guidance of current team personnel are encouraged to apply.
In addition to these management responsibilities, this Engineer/Department Manager will serve as both a technical lead and project manager for medium to large-scale study, design, and construction projects involving water and wastewater treatment, storage, pumping, and distribution/collection systems.
Responsibilities:
Become the trusted advisor to our established water and wastewater clients and supplement our sales team in the development and securing of new project work
Mentor and develop the junior design staff
Diagnose, analyze, and implement treatment process improvements
Optimize the treatment plant operation systems: Pretreatment, Filtration, Chemical disinfection, Residuals, and Energy systems
Asset evaluation and related long-term capital planning
Hydraulic modeling of treatment system processes and storage systems
Supplement utility staff with water and wastewater expertise in critical situations
Represent the Water/Wastewater Team within the organization to corporate management
Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or related fields is required
Current PE license is required
The ideal candidate has 10 plus years of experience in the water and/or wastewater discipline
Proficient in MS Office, AutoCad Civil 3D, Revit
Candidate must have a valid drivers license and be available to travel to job sites and client meetings
Occasional overnight travel will be required
Capable of working independently; minimum supervision required
Previous team leadership, management experience, and mentoring skills