Utility Management Services Team Leader

Garver; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Utility Management Services Team Leader to drive the growth of their services in Houston, Texas. This role involves guiding strategy, developing client relationships, and delivering impactful projects while fostering collaboration and excellence. Candidates should have a strong project management background, 15–20 years of experience, and preferred qualifications including a Professional Engineer license.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of progressive technical experience in planning and delivering utility management services.
• Demonstrated ability to grow, manage, and mentor a Utility Management Services team.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

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.
• Oversee the hiring and growth of a Utility Management Services team.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Data visualization

Organizational effectiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

CMMS

Hydraulic modeling software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

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Garver is seeking a Utility Management Services Team Leader to drive the growth of our services supporting municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, water supply, and reuse utilities. This leader will play a pivotal role in helping communities strengthen their utility systems through 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 team that focuses on thought leadership and efficient project execution in support of both internal and external clients.

The Utility Management Services Team Leader will be responsible for guiding strategy, building a national resource team, developing client relationships, and delivering impactful projects while fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence within Garver’s Water Business Line.

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.

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.

Location: Position may be based out of any Garver office location. Houston, Texas is listed but position may be based elsewhere within Garver’s offices.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.