Water Resources Practice Leader - Growth & Client Impact

GEI Consultants, Inc; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

Profit sharing

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Practice Leader with civil, geotechnical, geostructural, or water resources expertise to drive technical leadership and business development in Virginia.

The role emphasizes growth, client-focused service delivery, and mentoring of staff, with travel 10–20% and collaboration with MidAtlantic Area leadership to expand our Water Resources market in Western Virginia and adjacent areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.S. degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering (M.S. preferred).
• 12+ years in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical engineering with strong project management experience.
• Entrepreneurial attitude with ability to grow a business segment and win work.
• Ability to support federal, state and local agencies in the Eastern US.
• Professional Engineering license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth in the Water Resources market of Western Virginia and surrounding areas.
• Focus on business development and market expansion including cross selling services.
• Maintain high visibility through client contact and industry events.
• Manage projects and staff with technical leadership, risk management and mentoring.
• Assist in recruiting and training staff; uphold GEI culture and values.
• Overnight travel is expected (approximately 10–20%).

Skills

Business development

Technical leadership

Project management

Risk management

Mentoring

Client relations

Travel flexibility

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Eng

M.S. preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering software

Job description

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Practice Leader with civil, geotechnical, geostructural, or water resources expertise to drive technical leadership and business development in Virginia.

The role emphasizes growth, client-focused service delivery, and mentoring of staff, with travel 10–20% and collaboration with MidAtlantic Area leadership to expand our Water Resources market in Western Virginia and adjacent areas.