Texas Water/Wastewater Leader

Olsson; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) match

Wellness program

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus system that rewards performance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Water/Wastewater Leader in Dallas, TX. This role involves overseeing team performance, ensuring client satisfaction, and managing staff development. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering, at least ten years of related experience, and strong leadership skills. The position offers an opportunity to grow a local team with the support of senior management and nationwide teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of related experience in applicable field.
• At least six years of experience supervising technical personnel.
• Must be a registered professional engineer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all team operations including staff management.
• Establish team objectives and develop plans aligned with goals.
• Manage staff dynamics and foster a collaborative work environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to contribute and work well on a team

Strong leadership and management skills

Proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations

Understanding of firm operations as a consulting business

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related area

Associate degree with equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Texas Water/Wastewater Leader — Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

Job Description

Olsson offers its clients a full spectrum of water and wastewater services, including a complete line of planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. Maintaining water quality is Olsson’s number one concern, and we respond to a broad set of client demands in a timely and cost-effective manner.

As a Water/Wastewater Leader in Texas, you will oversee all team operations including staff management, financial performance, project quality, and client service. This role establishes goals and objectives for the team, focuses on employee development and mentoring, and oversees client service management. The position provides an opportunity to grow a local team and build a local client base with support from local Olsson presence and nationwide water/wastewater teams.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and communicates team objectives, develops plans and strategies that align with firmwide goals, and sets high performance expectations for the team.
• Oversees and monitors staffing, utilization, and financial performance for the team, ensuring each group is operating successfully and maximizing opportunities.
• Manages staff and team dynamics, fostering a collaborative work environment and a high-performance culture in which individuals and groups are positioned to grow and succeed.
• Works closely with group leaders to set priorities, manage workloads, and allocate resources, ensuring groups accomplish goals and contribute to strong team performance.
• Oversees client service management, delivering continuous client satisfaction and implementing high client service standards for the team.
• Holds ultimate responsibility for the team’s financial performance, project management activities, and quality of project deliverables.
• Leads efforts to expand the team’s capabilities and service offerings, identifying growth opportunities aligned with client needs and firmwide objectives; supports large and complex projects outside the team as needed for the benefit of the firm.
• Drives recruitment to attract top talent, fostering a workplace that supports staff retention, development, and team success.
• Evaluates team performance, identifies areas for improvement, and makes necessary adjustments for successful outcomes.
• Oversees marketing efforts for repeat clients and coordinates with business development on new client pursuits, including client strategy, proposal process, interviewing, and selection within the team.
• Responsible for the performance and development of team members and conducts performance management mentoring.
• Adheres to regulations and enforces safety standards.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related area preferred. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum of ten years of related experience within an applicable field or discipline.
• Must have at least six years of experience supervising technical personnel.
• Must be a registered professional engineer.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations.
• Successful experience in building and maintaining strong workloads.
• Ability to attract, develop, and retain talented staff who deliver results.
• A detailed understanding of how the firm operates as a consulting business.
• Lateral support to achieve firm goals ahead of team goals.

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Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Please note: The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you\'re applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting https://www.olsson.com/internships .

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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