Water Resources Director, Practice Lead

Jobot; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established civil engineering firm is seeking a senior leader to join their water resources team. This role offers the opportunity to drive talent management, oversee project delivery, and enhance client relationships. With a focus on strategic planning and financial oversight, you will lead initiatives that surpass client expectations while fostering a culture of growth and teamwork. The firm is committed to delivering impactful experiences through inspired design, making this an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional looking to make a significant impact in the Water/Wastewater sector.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Competitive Bonus Package

Generous PTO

Complete Benefits Package

Flexible Work Schedules

Accelerated Career Growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering, particularly in Water/Wastewater.
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive talent acquisition and development strategies.
• Lead project execution and manage resource scheduling.
• Establish high standards of quality in all projects.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Technical Expertise in Civil Engineering

Budgeting and Financial Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

Job Overview

Established civil engineering, land planning, and landscape architecture firm looking to grow their water resources team. This opportunity will be senior leadership.

Salary

$160,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

A Bit About Us

We are a comprehensive land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm based in North Carolina and Texas. We partner with our clients to deliver impactful experiences through inspired design. Our people are what set us apart. They bring creativity and expertise to every project, making each experience exceptional.

Our goal is to strengthen key relationships for municipal CIP and Water Resources projects within North Carolina, serving both new and existing clients. We aim to lead capital stormwater projects from technical design and financial management to City, State, and Federal approvals and construction, consistently surpassing client expectations.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Base Salary
• Competitive Bonus Package
• Generous PTO
• Complete Benefits Package
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Accelerated Career Growth

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Management: Drive talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.
• Project Delivery: Lead a production team in project execution, providing resource management and solutions to complex technical challenges. Coach, train, and mentor design professionals to foster growth and teamwork.
• Resource Coordination: Oversee resource scheduling to manage workloads and ensure timely project completion.
• Quality Assurance: Establish, promote, and maintain high standards of quality in all projects and team activities.
• Proposal and Contract Management: Develop proposals and contracts with appropriate scope, profitability, and scheduling considerations.
• Client Relationship Building: Understand client needs to identify new opportunities and promote cross-selling of services.
• Strategic Planning: Develop both short- and long-term strategic plans for the Water/Wastewater sector.
• Financial Oversight: Ensure profitable operation within the Water/Wastewater practice area.
• Industry Representation: Represent the firm at professional events, participate in industry organizations, and grow as a thought leader regionally and nationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience and/or training.
• Strong motivation to build and expand a Water/Wastewater practice.
• Technical expertise in civil engineering, specifically related to Water/Wastewater projects.
• Proven leadership skills, with the capability to lead projects independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and cultivate key client relationships.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, revenue targets, and profitability expectations.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of preparing and executing growth plans.
• Established community relationships beneficial to developing a Water/Wastewater practice.

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction, Civil Engineering, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing