Water Team Leader

Garver; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Mississippi Water Team Leader in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The role involves managing water and wastewater projects and requires close collaboration with clients.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, have over 6 years of experience in the water sector, and be a registered Professional Engineer. This position offers competitive salary packages and attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of technical experience in the water sector.
• At least 3 years in project/team leadership.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

• Lead team in design execution and project management.
• Coordinate with disciplines and regulatory agencies.
• Represent Garver in client meetings.

Skills

Project/team leadership

Water sector technical experience

Communication skills

Client service

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Outlook

Job description

Water Team Leader – Ridgeland, Mississippi

Garver is seeking a Mississippi Water Team Leader to join our Southeast Water Team in Ridgeland, Mississippi, working on water infrastructure and facilities projects. The Water Team Leader will be responsible for hands‑on management of water and wastewater projects through all phases of delivery: design reports, studies, technical memoranda, detailed plans, and specifications. The role requires close collaboration with clients to exceed service expectations.

Responsibilities

The Water Team Leader will:

• Lead a team in design execution and overall project management for projects related to water conveyance and distribution, wastewater conveyance and collection, pipeline inspection and rehabilitation, master planning, and treatment facilities.
• Coordinate with other support disciplines and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control.
• Assist the Southeast Region Business Team Leader in managing and mentoring staff, coordinating schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring delivery of quality products.
• Represent Garver in client meetings and industry conferences.
• Travel as required for projects, conferences, and other duties.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Must have 6+ years of technical experience in the water sector, with at least 3 years in project/team leadership.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience responsible for designs, including detailed plans and specifications, for water and wastewater projects.
• Strong knowledge base of engineering principles related to water and wastewater infrastructure and facility projects.
• Basic understanding of multi‑disciplined practices (process, surveying, SUE, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control).
• Strong communication skills and passion for client service and the water industry.
• Strong work ethic and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook.
• Proficient in managing scope, budget, and schedule for multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in preparation and execution of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans.
• Ability to lead business development activities and interact directly with clients.
• Ability to pursue top‑line revenue generating projects with Garver’s proposal team.

Benefits

Garver offers employees company‑paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses, and opportunities for continuing education. We provide tools, resources, and an environment that fosters leadership development, idea stimulation, and project accomplishment. Competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program support work‑life balance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.