Department Manager-Water/Wastewater

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee referral and professional license bonuses

Job summary

A national engineering firm is seeking a Department Manager for its Water/Wastewater team in Cary, NC. The position involves providing leadership and strategic direction to achieve financial goals while managing productivity and client satisfaction. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, possess a P.E. license, and have 8+ years of experience focused on water/wastewater design. The role also offers a generous compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in civil/environmental engineering with concentration on water/wastewater design.
• Ability to manage clients and develop new business.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to achieve financial and growth goals.
• Responsible for productivity, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Develop and lead business development strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Business development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

P.E. (Professional Engineer) license

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager to join our Water/Wastewater team in Raleigh, NC! We are seeking a seasoned and dynamic leader who can help us build our Water/Wastewater business in this region.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, we’re not just shaping the community, we’re shaping the future. As a national, multi-disciplinary engineering and design powerhouse, we bring cutting-edge solutions to complex challenges across the public sector! Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and the drive to deliver excellence. This is your chance to join a passionate team that’s shaping the communities of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic/managerial direction, and guidance to achieve established financial and growth goals for the discipline.
• Responsible for overall productivity, profitability, client satisfaction, and quality of work.
• Develop, execute, and lead discipline marketing and business development strategies in collaboration with the marketing and business development teams.
• Work with leadership to build a production team.
• Evaluate and monitor budgets, billing, and collections.
• Consistently monitors the backlog of work and the sharing of resources within the discipline, maximizing staff utilization. Reviews staff utilization regularly and promptly addresses staff not meeting utilization goals.
• Responsible for fostering staff professional development, monitoring staffing/recruiting activity, and effectively managing employee relations.
• Comply with and ensure others\' compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Serve as project manager while being a resource for staff on assigned projects and manage completion of projects regarding scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Provide staff with technical assistance and supervision in the preparation of proposals and contracts for assigned projects.
• Prepare pertinent information for client/agency meetings and attend, as needed.
• Develop the skills and abilities of staff which are necessary for successful execution of work duties.
• Serve as a mentor and coach staff.
• Manage the performance of assigned staff, conduct performance evaluations, and provide input for promotions and staff advancement.
• Collaborate with other firms in pursuit of opportunities and manage subconsultant contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• P.E. (Professional Engineer) license required.
• 8+ years of experience in civil/environmental engineering with concentration on water/wastewater design.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Ability to manage clients and develop new business.
• Excellent communication skills.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success