Water Resources Team Leader - Baton Rouge, LA

Halff Associates, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

PTO and holidays

401(k) and ESOP

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Professional Water Resources Team Leader with a Louisiana PE license to lead and grow our water resources practice in Louisiana.

You will manage a team of engineers, oversee project delivery, budgets, and client engagement, and provide technical leadership on drainage design and hydrologic analyses. Travel to project sites and collaboration with state agencies and municipalities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or ABET-accredited equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Water Resources project delivery.
• Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with ICPR4 (Stormwise) and GIS.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, water resources planning, and design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor staff to ensure successful project delivery and operational performance.
• Oversee delivery of complex water resources projects within scope, time, and budget; manage team performance and budgets.
• Contribute to business development, cultivate client relationships, and assist in market growth planning.
• Provide technical guidance in drainage design and hydrologic/hydraulic analyses for riverine and stormwater scenarios.
• Coordinate strategic planning with Directors and Operations Managers; support resource alignment with company goals.
• Foster professional development and ongoing staff training; stay current with industry trends and technologies.
• Oversee multiple water resources projects concurrently; ensure client specifications and standards are met.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership in design, analysis, problem solving, and quality assurance of deliverables.
• Monitor budgets, allocate resources, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Technical leadership

Hydraulic analysis

Budget management

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

ICPR4 (Stormwise)

GIS

Job description

Halff has an immediate opening for an experienced Professional Water Resources Team Leader, with a Louisiana PE License, to fulfil the role of Team Leader specialising in Water Resources. This is a strategic leadership position to expand our water resources practice in Louisiana. The ideal candidate will bring experience working with FEMA, LaDOT, Water Management Districts, LDEQ, and local municipalities. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm. Team Leaders play a pivotal role in leading 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. 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. 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.

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 optimise project efficiency and profitability.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimise 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 Louisiana
• 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 skillsProven 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

Halff Water Resources Advantage

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

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:

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.

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 Halff's full complement of services here 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. 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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