Senior Civil Water Resources Leader

Webuildidaho; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Employee ownership

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. The Senior Civil Discipline Lead will guide extensive water resources programs, directing staff and coordinating with senior project managers on complex projects.

Candidates should have a civil engineering degree, 20+ years of experience, proven leadership, and strong client relations. Travel up to 25% and relocation support available.

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 knowledge of civil engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% monthly.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee extensive water resources programs with significant staff, stakeholder collaboration, and coordination.
• Align staffing, skills development, training, and operational focus with company values 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.
• Ensure all work produced by reporting staff meets risk management and quality standards.
• Serve as Project Manager to lead large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Foster and strengthen client relationships while developing new business opportunities.
• Expand and transition client relationships to additional staff to support long-term growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Project management

Mentoring

Strategic alliances

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

PM software

Job description

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. The Senior Civil Discipline Lead will guide extensive water resources programs, directing staff and coordinating with senior project managers on complex projects.

Candidates should have a civil engineering degree, 20+ years of experience, proven leadership, and strong client relations. Travel up to 25% and relocation support available.