Senior Civil Discipline Lead, Water Resources Projects

Mcmillen,-Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 176,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock ownership

Wellness reimbursement

Full benefits package

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Civil Discipline Lead to guide large water resources projects—dams, energy, fisheries, infrastructure—and direct multidisciplinary teams with seasoned judgment.

You will shape project strategy, manage risk, and ensure quality across complex programs. The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering BS and MS with 20+ years in consulting, excels at client leadership, and mentors staff.

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.
• Strong understanding of company operations and objectives.

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.

Skills

Water resources

Leadership

Project management

Civil engineering

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Civil Discipline Lead to guide large water resources projects—dams, energy, fisheries, infrastructure—and direct multidisciplinary teams with seasoned judgment.

You will shape project strategy, manage risk, and ensure quality across complex programs. The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering BS and MS with 20+ years in consulting, excels at client leadership, and mentors staff.