Senior Water Market Leader - Austin, TX

AtkinsRéalis; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with full vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Water Market Leader in Austin, TX to drive water infrastructure strategy and lead multi-project delivery. You will mentor teams, manage client relationships, and identify growth opportunities across the Greater Austin area.

Qualifications include a Texas PE license, 15+ years in water projects, and strong writing/communication skills to support proposals, contracts, and deliverables.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering required; MS preferred.
• Texas PE license required.
• 15+ years of technical experience in water/wastewater infrastructure preferred, with local Austin-area experience desirable.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills; proven client relationship and business development ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide water industry leadership to AtkinsRéalis projects and initiatives.
• Drive water market strategy focusing on Greater Austin infrastructure.
• Develop and manage strategic client relationships and growth opportunities.
• Identify and recruit staff critical to growth and project success.
• Lead multi-project delivery, negotiating contracts with clients and sub-consultants.
• Mentor project teams and ensure QA/QC on complex projects.
• Oversee work plans, scopes, schedules, budgets, and final design reports.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Water industry knowledge

Education

BS or MS in Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Water Market Leader to join our team in Austin, TX.

Your role

Strategy/Marketing:

• Provide water industry-leading knowledge and prominence to AtkinsRéalis business projects and initiatives.
• Drive strategy for the water business with an emphasis on water infrastructure in the Greater Austin market.
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with key clients.
• Identify and recruit staff critical to the growth and success of the firm.
• Identify and support business development activities and proposal development.

Project Management and Delivery:

• Serve as Project Manager for multiple projects. Conduct contract negotiations with clients and sub-consultants.
• Support clients in formulating innovative solutions to drive project success.
• Function as a subject matter expert and mentor to project teams.
• Provide QA/QC functions and expert advice for complex projects.
• Work with external clients at progress meetings and throughout contract engagements to meet client needs, project schedules, goals, and deadlines.
• Prepare project work plans and develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of final plans and design reports.
• Direct project teams and monitor schedules, financial status of projects, and quality control on projects.

About you

• BS or MS in Engineering. MS or graduate-level technical coursework preferred.
• PE license in Texas is required.
• At least 15 years of technical experience preferred. Local experience with cities, counties, water authorities and regulatory agencies within the Greater Austin area is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in project management including budget, schedule, and deliverable performance related to water/wastewater infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, treatment plants, distribution/collection system pipelines, green infrastructure, water supply systems, and related infrastructure.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated client relationship and business development skills.

Rewards & benefits

AtkinsRéalis, our values Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $150,000-$235,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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