Carolina Water & Wastewater Division Lead

ESP Associates, Inc.; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) matching

PTO & Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental

Teladoc

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a dynamic leader to grow the Water and Wastewater practice in North and South Carolina. This senior role will drive strategy, market penetration, and staff development while managing client relationships and project portfolios.

You will oversee planning and design projects, coordinate with engineers and sub-consultants, and lead business planning, marketing, and financial performance to meet the firm’s goals in the Carolinas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or related engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration in North and South Carolina or ability to receive registration through comity.
• 10+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Strong background in Water/Wastewater projects.
• Excellent financial management skills.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment and adjusting to multiple client priorities.
• Experience with local codes, ordinances and public agency standards.
• Strong business development skills with knowledge of the local market.
• Strong collaborator and presenter in front of boards and Councils for multiple project types.
• Ability to liaise with public sector clients, maintain client relationships, manage projects and mentor staff.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills for interaction with clients and public officials.
• Firm understanding of risk management and loss prevention.
• Superior organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with developing and following a QA/QC program.
• Candidates must pass drug screen, background check, and have satisfactory driving record per MVR policy.

Responsibilities

• Establish, lead and grow the Water and Wastewater team in the Carolinas market and surrounding area.
• Partner with clients to perform planning studies and modeling for municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Manage design development, contract documents, cost estimates, agency correspondence, client relations, staff supervision and mentoring.
• Collaborate with marketing to prepare and review statements of qualifications.
• Build the team and growth of department while ensuring quality at all staff levels.
• Present to Public officials and selection committees, including public engagement.
• Lead business development and marketing, including networking, forums, proposals, and backlog reporting.
• Manage project contracts, invoicing and financial reporting.
• Assist managers with workforce planning, monthly billing and final review of reports/maps.
• Manage the division to achieve profitability and growth.

Skills

Business development

Market knowledge

Financial management

Stakeholder liaison

Public speaking

Client relations

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Education

BSCE or related engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) registration in NC/SC

Job description

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a dynamic leader to grow the Water and Wastewater practice in North and South Carolina. This senior role will drive strategy, market penetration, and staff development while managing client relationships and project portfolios.

You will oversee planning and design projects, coordinate with engineers and sub-consultants, and lead business planning, marketing, and financial performance to meet the firm’s goals in the Carolinas.