Practice Leader - Water/Wastewater

About the role

The Practice Leader will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of our Water/Wastewater projects, providing technical expertise, and driving strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall guidance on the design and technical aspects of the team(s) projects with particular emphasis on traditional and advanced physical, chemical and biological water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Experience with membranes and brackish water treatment is desirable.
• Prepare proposals and client agreements.
• Monitor project tasks, budgets, and schedules with Senior Project Managers and Project Managers.
• Responsible for the oversight of technical and professional development of project team(s).
• Participate in developing company design and production standards.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders.
• Actively participate in professional associations and civic organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the State of Texas (or ability to acquire within 3 months).
• Minimum of 15 years' experience managing substantial projects from conception to completion including estimating costs of technical tasks in W/WW projects; at least 10 of those years managing projects.
• Houston area experience and contacts are a strong plus.
• Industry recognized professional in one or more of the following areas: water supply, water treatment, water booster stations, and wastewater treatment.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate, both oral and written skills, with all levels of employees in an organization.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials, and community leaders.
• Proven ability to lead a team of engineers and support personnel.
• Actively involved in professional associations and civic organizations.

Schedule

Must be able to work 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.