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 enhance their Water Resources team. This role involves overseeing project delivery, talent management, and strategic planning within the Water/Wastewater sector. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in civil engineering, leadership experience, and a passion for client relationship building. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional design and impactful experiences while enjoying competitive salary, generous PTO, and opportunities for accelerated career growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Competitive Bonus Package

Generous PTO

Complete Benefits Package

Flexible Work Schedules

Accelerated Career Growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in civil engineering, particularly in Water/Wastewater.
• Proven leadership and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent management and project delivery for Water/Wastewater projects.
• Oversee resource coordination and quality assurance in project execution.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Technical Expertise in Civil Engineering

Budgeting and Financial Oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

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Base pay range

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

Job details

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 - $200,000 per year

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

Job Details

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 McAdams' 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 McAdams 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.

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction, Civil Engineering, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing