AVP, Water & Wastewater—Strategic Project Leader

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orlando-based Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking an Associate Vice President to oversee water and wastewater project teams, directing planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation activities. You will mentor managers, support business development, and serve as a primary liaison to executive leadership and clients.

Requires a BSCE from an ABET-accredited program, PE license, and at least 12 years of progressive engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state(s) required to support project work.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive engineering experience, including senior‑level project leadership and people management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor managers, project leaders, and senior technical professionals.
• Proven experience managing complex projects, multiple teams, and competing priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of project delivery, including feasibility studies, analyses, modeling, and development of solutions.
• Mentor and supervise managers, project leaders, and senior technical staff; support professional development.
• Manage multiple teams and complex projects concurrently, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Review and approve proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and client agreements to align with standards and objectives.
• Support business development activities, including pursuit strategy, proposals, RFQs/RFPs, and client interviews.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, public agencies, industry partners, and community leaders.
• Ensure consistent application of company design, production, and quality control standards across projects and teams.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, operations, and finance to assess staffing needs and market conditions.
• Represent the company through participation in professional associations and civic groups.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Business development

Education

ABET-accredited BSCE

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

The Orlando-based Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking an Associate Vice President to oversee water and wastewater project teams, directing planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation activities. You will mentor managers, support business development, and serve as a primary liaison to executive leadership and clients.

Requires a BSCE from an ABET-accredited program, PE license, and at least 12 years of progressive engineering leadership.