Water Resources Engineering Team Leader - Tampa, FL

Halff; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

PTO and 8 holidays

401(k) plans and ESOP

Health Savings Account (HSA)

College Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Singhofen Halff is seeking an experienced Team Leader (Water Resources) in Tampa, FL, to lead a senior team, manage hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, and guide projects from inception to completion. Florida PE license and 10+ years of water resources delivery are required.

The role emphasizes client advocacy, budget oversight, and strategic growth for the Florida water resources practice. Travel to project sites will be needed.

Qualifications

• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience delivering water resources projects.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor staff to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee delivery of complex water resources projects within scope, time, and budget.
• Develop business opportunities and engage with clients for market growth.
• Provide technical leadership in drainage design and hydrologic/hydraulic analyses.
• Plan strategically with directors to align team goals with company objectives.
• Foster professional development and maintain quality standards across projects.
• Monitor budgets, allocate resources, and improve profitability.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Technical guidance

Budget management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

ICPR4 (Stormwise)

GIS

Job description

Singhofen Halff has an immediate opening for an experienced Professional Water Resources Engineer, with a Florida PE License, to fulfill the role of Team Leader specializing in Water Resources in Tampa, Florida. This is a strategic leadership position to expand our water resources practice in Florida.

Team Leaders play a pivotal role in leading Singhofen Halff projects to success. They manage a dedicated team of engineers and/or professionals, ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of solutions to our clients. Their responsibilities encompass project management, team supervision, client advocacy, technical expertise, and quality assurance.

The Team Leader is the key point of contact for our clients, working closely with them to understand their needs, provide expert guidance, and ensure their utmost satisfaction.

The Team Leader’s technical proficiency and leadership will drive their team to overcome complex challenges and produce innovative solutions. Moreover, the Team Leader will be responsible for maintaining project budgets, allocating resources efficiently, and identifying strategies to enhance project profitability.

Singhofen Halff’s holistic water resource's philosophy combines environmental sensitivity with innovative technical expertise to preserve and often control and contain the valuable resource that is water. The ability to protect this resource, while managing its potentially devastating effects, requires an ingenuity that can only be cultivated through years of study and experience. Singhofen Halff’s team of highly skilled, tenured professionals offers a wide range of time-tested solutions, from managing the flow of water to protecting the quality of this precious commodity.

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What You Will Do

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor staff to ensure successful project delivery and operational performance.
• Project Delivery & Financial Management: Oversee the delivery of complex water resources projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Responsible for team performance and meeting project financial targets.
• Business Development & Client Engagement: Actively contribute to business development efforts, cultivating relationships with new and existing clients, and assisting in strategic planning for market growth.
• Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance to team members and clients. Apply expertise in designing drainage systems and performing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using riverine and stormwater models.
• Strategic Planning: Adapt strategic plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Collaborate with Directors and Operations Managers to align team efforts with broader company goals.
• Leadership Development: Foster an environment of continuous professional development by coaching staff, providing opportunities for growth, and ensuring the team stays at the forefront of industry trends and technologies.
• Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
• Oversee and manage multiple Water Resources projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with client specifications and industry standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of professionals, technicians, and support staff, providing guidance, feedback, and support to foster professional growth and development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as the primary point of contact, understanding their needs, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in design, analysis, and problem-solving, assisting team members in resolving complex technical challenges.
• Ensure that all deliverables meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Monitor project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and identify opportunities to optimize project efficiency and profitability.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize any adverse impacts on project outcomes.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering Degree
• Must have a minimum 10 years of experience in Water Resources project delivery
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in the state of Florida
• Technical experience with ICPR4 (Stormwise) and GIS
• Requires technical experience and/or familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, water resources planning, and design for private and public stormwater infrastructure
• Proficient in project management, administration, and supervision of technical staff
• Proven track record of successfully leading projects from inception to completion
• Robust written and verbal communication skills
• Proven business development experience
• Positive attitude, self-directed yet a team player, with a focus on quality, integrity and success.
• Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to travel to various project sites
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas

The Singhofen Halff Water Resources Advantage

• Water Resources has been a Singhofen Halff core service since 1950.
• Singhofen Halff provides integrated solutions through interdisciplinary services.
• Water Resources implements GIS-applied technologies (mobile GIS and asset management).
• Singhofen Halff has conducted formal technical training programs for more than 30 years.

Singhofen Halff's Water Resources Services

• Flood Control Planning and Design
• Floodplain Management, Studies and Mapping
• Coastal Engineering and Planning
• Stream Restoration Planning and Design
• Stormwater Planning, Criteria and Regulation
• Training Development and Delivery
• Water Quality Planning and Design

Company Overview

Singhofen Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Singhofen Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Singhofen Halff's full complement of services here

Singhofen Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here

We Offer Excellent Benefits, Including But Not Limited To

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Singhofen Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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