Senior Civil Water Resources Lead: Dams & Infrastructure

McMillen; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits program: medical, dental

Vision, life, disability

401(k) with match

9 paid holidays

Wellness reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Stock ownership

Job summary

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

You will direct and supervise project teams of specialists, applying foresight and judgment to solve complex problems. This employee-owned firm focuses on delivering practical, results-driven outcomes from concept through commissioning, while supporting learning, technology, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 20 years of civil engineering/water resources consulting experience.
• Proven ability to develop and lead multiple large project teams.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee extensive 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 PMs 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

20+ years civil engineering/water resources consulting

Proven ability to lead multiple large project teams

Excellent client relationship management

Job description

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

You will direct and supervise project teams of specialists, applying foresight and judgment to solve complex problems. This employee-owned firm focuses on delivering practical, results-driven outcomes from concept through commissioning, while supporting learning, technology, and work-life balance.