Senior Water Resources Leader — Dams & Infrastructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock ownership

Full benefits package

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Civil Discipline Lead to steer high‑value water resources programs and guide cross‑functional teams on dams, energy, fisheries, infrastructure, and natural resources projects.

The role focuses on senior leadership, program direction, and client relationship development in a dynamic, employee‑owned firm. Expect travel up to 25% and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, results‑driven outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field is 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.
• Skilled in building strategic alliances and relationships to achieve business objectives.
• Strong understanding of company operations and objectives, with the ability to effectively communicate them to teams.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and mentor future leaders within the organization.
• Exceptional negotiation, client management, and external team-building skills.
• Proficiency with project management systems and tools.
• Experience directing large programs involving multiple staff levels, including senior management.
• Proven ability to mentor technical staff and managers.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment, lead project tasks, work independently, and remain self-motivated.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% monthly.

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

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Team mentoring

Communication

Project management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Civil Discipline Lead to steer high‑value water resources programs and guide cross‑functional teams on dams, energy, fisheries, infrastructure, and natural resources projects.

The role focuses on senior leadership, program direction, and client relationship development in a dynamic, employee‑owned firm. Expect travel up to 25% and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, results‑driven outcomes.