Business Team Leader - Water

Garver Engineering; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HSA/FSA participation

Retirement plan with Garver match

Paid leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Garver seeks an experienced Business Team Leader to build and lead the Tennessee Water Services Team, managing water and wastewater projects throughout delivery phases and developing client relationships in Nashville.

Responsibilities include leading business development, financial planning for TN Water market, and overseeing a team of PMs while maintaining profitability and project risk control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, biological, or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 3+ years of experience leading a team in water/wastewater engineering.
• 8+ years of similar technical experience in water/wastewater.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activities including direct client interaction and engagement.
• Develop a business plan and financial plan for the TN Water Services market.
• Work with Garver's water marketing and business development team to lead the pursuit capture of top line revenue generating projects.
• Oversee the hiring of a team of Project Managers to assist in the execution of the business plan.
• Oversee the delivery of the projects while focused on risk management and profitability.
• Additionally, the candidate should have the technical competencies to serve as a project leader and technical advisor on water and wastewater projects.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Water/wastewater engineering

Risk management

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, biological, or environmental engineering (ABET accredited)

Master's degree in civil, biological, or environmental engineering (ABET accredited)

Professional Engineer (PE) in Tennessee

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Outlook

Job description

Business Team Leader - Water (Nashville, Tennessee)

Garver is seeking an experienced Business Team Leader to build and lead our existing Tennessee Water Services Team. The successful candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to help Garver grow in Tennessee. The successful candidate will be responsible for the hand-on management of exciting water and wastewater engineering projects through all phases of delivery.

With an opportunity to join an established civil engineering consulting firm that is rapidly growing in the Nashville, TN market, the successful candidate will help develop and lead diverse and custom water and wastewater projects, build, and maintain outstanding client relationships, participate in industry activities and events, and learn and mentor as part of a growing full services team.

Projects will include a variety of water/wastewater projects related to:

• Water and wastewater treatment plants
• Water distribution, including pumping and storage
• Wastewater collection, pumping, and storage.
• Regional water supply planning

Responsibilities will vary in relative volume, and change over time, but will generally include:

• Lead business development activities including direct client interaction and engagement
• Develop a business plan and financial plan for the TN Water Services market.
• Work with Garver's water marketing and business development team to lead the pursuit capture of top line revenue generating projects.
• Oversee the hiring of a team of Project Managers to assist in the execution of the business plan.
• Oversee the delivery of the projects while focused on risk management and profitability.
• Additionally, the candidate should have the technical competencies to serve as a project leader and technical advisor on water and wastewater projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil, biological, or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 3+ years of experience leading a team in water/wastewater engineering
• 8+ years of similar technical experience in water/wastewater
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Tennessee

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in civil, biological, or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 10+ years of experience in business development for water/wastewater municipal clients at a civil engineering consulting firm
• 5+ years of experience leading a team in water/wastewater civil engineering consulting.
• Previous experience having been in responsible charge of designs, including detailed plans and specifications, for water and wastewater collection, distribution, pumping, and/or treatment projects
• Strong understanding of the multi-disciplined practices (i.e. process, surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control) required for the implementation of water and wastewater infrastructure improvements
• Strong business development skills
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, and Outlook

Benefits Offered

• Individual and family health care coverage available at time of hire
• High-deductible health plan with HSA or PPO with FSA
• Garver contributes annually employee HSA/FSA
• Ability to receive discounted premiums through wellness program participation
• Collaborative and personalized maternity care coaching program
• Comprehensive wellness program and corporate wellness coordinator
• Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans
• FMLA, paid short term & long-term disability, and parental leave
• Retirement plan with Garver match
• Vacation and Sick paid leave
• Retirement plan with Garver match
• Employer paid life insurance

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.