Utility Management Services Team Leader

Garver; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for licenses and continuing education

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Utility Management Services Team Leader to drive the growth of their services in Atlanta, Georgia. The role involves leading business development, overseeing team growth, and providing project delivery leadership in municipal water and wastewater services. Candidates must have 15-20 years of relevant experience and a strong communication background. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of progressive technical experience in utility management services.
• Experience working with municipal or investor-owned utilities or engineering consulting firms.
• Ability to grow, manage, and mentor a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business and financial plan.
• Lead business development efforts.
• Oversee the hiring and growth of a Utility Management Services team.
• Provide leadership for project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

ArcGIS

CMMS

Hydraulic modeling software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Utility Management Services Team Leader role at Garver in Atlanta, Georgia. The leader will drive the growth of our services supporting municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, water supply, and reuse utilities. This role guides asset management, strategic planning, financial planning, program management, capital planning and scheduling, organizational effectiveness, IT governance, data visualization, and operational excellence. The Utility Management Services Practice Area Team is a national resource focused on thought leadership and efficient project execution in support of both internal and external clients.

Location: Position may be based out of any Garver office location

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business and financial plan for Garver’s Utility Management Services practice.
• Lead business development efforts, including direct engagement with clients outside Garver’s existing Water Business Line footprint.
• Collaborate closely with Garver’s regional Water Business Line teams on business development activities within our established footprint.
• Partner with Garver’s marketing and business development team to lead pursuit and capture efforts for top-line revenue-generating projects.
• Oversee the hiring and growth of a Utility Management Services team to support execution of the business plan.
• Provide leadership for project delivery with a strong focus on risk management and profitability.
• Build Garver’s visibility and reputation in the industry through participation in professional committees and by presenting at state and national conferences.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 15–20 years of progressive technical experience in planning and delivering utility management services, such as infrastructure condition assessments, asset management, financial studies and funding, business operations optimization, capital planning, and program management.
• Demonstrated ability to grow, manage, and mentor a Utility Management Services team.
• Solid project management background, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, client coordination, and risk management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• Familiarity with tools such as ArcGIS, CMMS, and hydraulic modeling software.
• Experience working with municipal or investor-owned utilities, public works departments, or engineering consulting firms.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.

Benefits and About Garver

Garver offers programs such as company-paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities, and a comprehensive wellness program. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects, with highly competitive salary packages and benefits. Garver was founded in 1919 and is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services, surveying, advisory services, and construction engineering and inspection. Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.