Group Manager - Stormwater / Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)

About the Role

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking an established Water Resources professional with a passion for Stormwater and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). This position can work from a variety of ESP office locations including Fort Mill, SC; Charleston, SC; Huntersville, NC; Morrisville, NC; and Wilmington, NC. This individual will be at the helm of overall staffing, supervision, management, and growth of the practice. As a leader contributing to employee development and management of departmental activity, this individual will ultimately be responsible for:

• Managing clients and undertaking business development activities
• Preparation of proposals/contracts
• Representing ESP and client(s) in public settings

Responsibilities

• Establish, lead and grow the Water Resources team in the Wilmington, NC office
• Partner with clients to perform planning studies and a variety of modeling approaches associated with municipal water resources projects
• Prepare and review statements of qualifications
• Manage design development, preparation and/or administration of the contract documents, cost estimates, agency correspondence, client relations, staff supervision and mentoring
• Lead projects including Municipal Stormwater Studies, Municipal Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), LOMR/CLOMR (FEMA Map Revisions), Greenway Design, Municipal Embedded Staff Augmentation, Stormwater Drainage Master Plans, Stream Mitigation, Grant Support Services, Water/Sewer Planning and Design, and other similar projects
• Build the team and overall growth of the group
• Deliver presentations to public officials, selection committees, and engage in public engagement
• Conduct business development and marketing of clients including networking, active participation in professional development forums, presenting work to professional organizations, writing proposals, and maintaining budgets and backlog reporting for projected work
• Handle project contract preparation, invoicing, and financial reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or related engineering degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration in North Carolina
• 10+ years of professional engineering design and project management experience
• Strong background in Stormwater and Capital Improvement Projects
• Excellent financial management skills
• Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary environment with the ability to adjust to project priorities and requests of multiple clients
• Experience working with local codes, ordinances and public agency standards related to Stormwater and Capital Improvement Projects
• Strong business development skills along with knowledge of the local market
• Strong collaborator and presenter in front of boards and Councils for multiple project types
• Ability to liaise with public sector clients, maintain client relationships, manage projects and mentor staff
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills that will allow you to effectively and professionally interact with clients, government officials and the public
• Experience with developing and following a formalized QA/QC program
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses