Strategic Leader — Utility Management Services

Garver Engineering; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Continuing education opportunities

Wellness program

Job summary

Garver Engineering is seeking a Utility Management Services Team Leader in Oklahoma City to drive growth across municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, water supply, and reuse utilities. The role focuses on asset management, planning, IT governance, and organizational excellence while building a national service team.

The leader will guide strategy, develop client relationships, and deliver projects with a focus on risk management and profitability, working across Garver's Water Business Line

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience leading utility management or similar teams and projects.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills across technical and business teams.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, CMMS, and hydraulic modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business and financial plan for Garver's Utility Management Services practice.
• Lead business development efforts with clients outside Garver's existing footprint.
• Collaborate with regional Water Business Line teams on activities within footprint.
• Partner with marketing to lead pursuit and capture of top projects.
• Oversee hiring and growth of the Utility Management Services team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

CMMS

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Garver Engineering is seeking a Utility Management Services Team Leader in Oklahoma City to drive growth across municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, water supply, and reuse utilities. The role focuses on asset management, planning, IT governance, and organizational excellence while building a national service team.

The leader will guide strategy, develop client relationships, and deliver projects with a focus on risk management and profitability, working across Garver's Water Business Line