Senior Civil Water Resources Leader – Large Projects

McMillen, Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions for water resources and seeks a Senior Civil Discipline Lead to guide complex programs in dams, energy, fisheries, and infrastructure.

You will direct multi‑discipline teams, mentor leaders, and shape project objectives across feasibility, design, and commissioning phases. The role emphasizes client relationship growth, strategic partnerships, and guiding projects up to $5 million while maintaining high standards of QA/QC and risk management.

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.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Project Management

Negotiation

Mentoring

Water Resources

Stakeholder Coordination

Civil Engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

PM Software

MS Project

PM Tools

Job description

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions for water resources and seeks a Senior Civil Discipline Lead to guide complex programs in dams, energy, fisheries, and infrastructure.

You will direct multi‑discipline teams, mentor leaders, and shape project objectives across feasibility, design, and commissioning phases. The role emphasizes client relationship growth, strategic partnerships, and guiding projects up to $5 million while maintaining high standards of QA/QC and risk management.