Water Resources Director, Practice Lead

Overview Established civil engineering, land planning and landscape architecture firm looking to grow their water resources team. This opportunity will be senior leadership within the Water/Wastewater practice. Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr Why join us? We are a comprehensive land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm based in North Carolina and Texas. We partner with our clients to deliver impactful experiences through inspired design. Our people are what set us apart. They bring creativity and expertise to every project, making each experience exceptional. Our goal is to strengthen key relationships for municipal CIP and Water Resources projects within North Carolina, serving both new and existing clients. We aim to lead capital stormwater projects from technical design and financial management to City, State, and Federal approvals and construction, consistently surpassing client expectations. Key responsibilities Talent Management — Drive talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies. Project Delivery — Lead a production team in project execution, providing resource management and solutions to complex technical challenges. Coach, train, and mentor design professionals to foster growth and teamwork. Resource Coordination — Oversee resource scheduling to manage workloads and ensure timely project completion. Quality Assurance — Establish, promote, and maintain high standards of quality in all projects and team activities. Proposal and Contract Management — Develop proposals and contracts with appropriate scope, profitability, and scheduling considerations. Client Relationship Building — Understand client needs to identify new opportunities and promote cross-selling of services. Strategic Planning — Develop both short- and long-term strategic plans for the Water/Wastewater sector. Financial Oversight — Ensure profitable operation within the Water/Wastewater practice area. Industry Representation — Represent the firm at professional events, participate in industry organizations, and grow as a thought leader regionally and nationally. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license required. 10+ years of relevant experience and/or training. Strong motivation to build and expand a Water/Wastewater practice. Technical expertise in civil engineering, specifically related to Water/Wastewater projects. Proven leadership skills, with the capability to lead projects independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated ability to manage and cultivate key client relationships. Solid understanding of budgeting, revenue targets, and profitability expectations. Strategic thinker with a track record of preparing and executing growth plans. Established community relationships beneficial to developing a Water/Wastewater practice. Job details Job is hosted by Jobot. Easy Apply now by clicking the Easy Apply button and sending your resume. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Some background checks may be performed with your authorization. Employment type Full-time Job function Management Industries Construction Civil Engineering Industrial Machinery Manufacturing We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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