Senior Civil Discipline Lead - Water Resources, Equity

McMillen, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

9 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Stock ownership

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. seeks a seasoned Senior Civil Discipline Lead to guide large-scale water resources programs, including dams, energy, fisheries, and infrastructure.

You will direct multidisciplinary teams, drive client relationships, and ensure project success from concept through completion across complex performance metrics. The role requires 20+ years in civil engineering/water resources consulting, advanced degrees, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 20 years of civil engineering/water resources consulting experience.
• Proven ability to develop and lead multiple large project teams.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.
• Skilled in building strategic alliances and relationships to achieve business objectives.
• Strong understanding of company operations and objectives; communicate them to teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor future leaders within the organization.
• Exceptional negotiation, client management and external team-building skills.
• Proficiency with project management systems and tools.
• Experience directing large programs involving multiple staff levels, including senior management.
• Proven ability to mentor technical staff and managers.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% monthly.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee extensive and complex water resources programs requiring significant staff, stakeholder collaboration, and coordination.
• Align organizational structure, staffing, skills development, training, and operational focus with company values, objectives, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior PM’s to address complex business and client matters.
• Execute legal and contractual commitments on behalf of the firm with clients, teaming partners, vendors, and subconsultants within established guidelines.
• Ensure all work produced by reporting staff meets company risk management and quality standards.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance on projects in accordance with client requirements and company policies.
• Serve as Project Manager to lead large, complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Maintain strong management capabilities and provide guidance to others on management‑related issues.
• Manage projects with fees up to $5 million.
• Negotiate critical and complex issues with executive‑level representatives of client organizations and partner firms.
• Lead development and delivery of major external presentations, including sales presentations, seminars, and industry events.
• Foster and strengthen existing client relationships while developing new business opportunities through ongoing outreach and engagement.
• Expand and transition client relationships to additional staff members to support long‑term business growth and continuity.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

McMillen, Inc. seeks a seasoned Senior Civil Discipline Lead to guide large-scale water resources programs, including dams, energy, fisheries, and infrastructure.

You will direct multidisciplinary teams, drive client relationships, and ensure project success from concept through completion across complex performance metrics. The role requires 20+ years in civil engineering/water resources consulting, advanced degrees, and strong leadership.