Water Team Leader

Garver Engineering; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional memberships supported

License and continuing education支

Wellness program and work-life balance

Job summary

Garver seeks a Mississippi Water Team Leader to helm the Southeast Water Team in Ridgeland, MS. You will manage water and wastewater projects through all phases, working closely with clients to exceed expectations and provide top-tier engineering solutions.

Responsibilities include leading a multi-disciplinary design team, managing budgets and schedules, and coordinating with regulators and staff. Travel to projects and conferences may be required, with mentoring of internal staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 6+ years of water-related experience with at least 3 years in project/team leadership.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience in designing water and wastewater facilities and associated plans/specifications.
• Strong knowledge of water/wastewater engineering principles and multi-disciplinary practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; client-service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplined team in design execution and project management for Water/WW projects.
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule; develop detailed work plans and resource estimates.
• Coordinate with disciplines, regulators, clients, and internal teams; monitor progress and quality.

Skills

Water/Wastewater engineering

Project leadership

Team leadership

Budget management

Client service mindset

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Education

ABET-accredited civil/environmental engineering program

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Outlook

Job description

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 the hands‑on management of exciting water and wastewater projects through all phases of delivery including design reports, studies, technical memoranda, detailed plans, and specifications. The Water Team Leader must be capable of working closely with clients to ensure that their expectations of services are exceeded.

Responsibilities

Specifically, responsibilities will include leading a team in the design execution and overall project management of a variety of projects related to:

• Water conveyance and distribution, including pump stations and storage facilities
• Water and wastewater conveyance and collection, including lift stations and force mains
• Pipeline inspection and rehabilitation
• Water and wastewater master planning
• Water and wastewater treatment facilities

In addition to design, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, coordination with regulating agencies, and quality assurance and quality control. Periodic travel will be required on an as‑needed basis for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties.

The Mississippi Water Leader will also assist the Southeast Region Business Team Leader in managing and mentoring internal staff, coordinating schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring the delivery of quality products that adhere to Garver standardization. The Water Team Leader will also be included in client meetings and at industry conferences on behalf of Garver and the Water Business Line.

Key Capabilities

• Be technically competent with water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule for a team of multi‑disciplined (civil, process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C) project engineers, design engineers, and CAD technicians in the development of various Water Business Line projects
• Manage multiple projects concurrently
• Manage project budgets including the development of detailed project instructions, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man‑hour estimates
• Be responsible for time management and work product quality
• Keep accurate and up‑to‑date project accounting on all assigned projects
• Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and Team Leader(s)
• Reporting will include project design status, upcoming milestones, project accounting, percent completes, progress reports, etc.
• Prepare and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Lead internal and external project workshops
• Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team
• Conduct construction engineering administration management, excluding construction observation, for local projects
• Lead business development activities including direct client interaction and engagement
• Work with Garver's proposal team to lead the pursuit capture of top‑line revenue‑generating projects

Requirements

• Must hold a Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Must have 6 or more years of similar technical experience in the water sector with no less than three years of experience in project/team leadership
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Previous experience having been in responsible charge of designs, including detailed plans and specifications, for water and wastewater projects
• Must have a strong knowledge base of engineering principals related to water and wastewater infrastructure and/or facility projects
• Must have a basic understanding of the multi‑disciplined practices (i.e., process, surveying, SUE, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control) required for the implementation of water/wastewater infrastructure improvements
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be passionate about client service and the water industry
• Must have a strong work ethic
• Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook

Benefits

Garver offers its employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

About Garver

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people‑first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status.

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.