Municipal Services Director - Strategic Engineering Leader

WSB; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Job summary

WSB seeks a Municipal Director in Tennessee to lead our Municipal Engineering practice, translating growth strategies into actionable plans and ensuring delivery excellence. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and drive client relationships with municipal agencies and regulatory bodies.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, resource planning, and risk management across CIP programs, with on-site responsibilities and a strong emphasis on collaboration and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school.
• Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain within six months.
• 8+ years municipal engineering experience, or direct experience with a municipality.
• Experience working with municipalities in Tennessee.
• Experience with the City of Nashville preferred.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects, clients, and staff.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that includes mid-level leaders, first-level leaders, and/or individual contributors.
• Oversee regional, functional, and client operations and scale as needed.
• Translate growth strategy into team goals and annual operational plans.
• Secure resources and budget for the team.
• Manage staff performance and oversee performance reviews and improvement plans.
• Oversee workforce planning, hiring, and compensation for the assigned group.

Skills

Leadership

Municipal engineering

Project management

Client relations

Budgeting and resource planning

Staff coaching and development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job description

WSB seeks a Municipal Director in Tennessee to lead our Municipal Engineering practice, translating growth strategies into actionable plans and ensuring delivery excellence. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and drive client relationships with municipal agencies and regulatory bodies.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, resource planning, and risk management across CIP programs, with on-site responsibilities and a strong emphasis on collaboration and mentoring staff.