Wastewater Practice Leader

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Wastewater Practice Leader to lead and expand our wastewater practice throughout Arizona and the Southwest. This individual will serve as a strategic leader responsible for client development, project delivery, team growth, and market expansion while overseeing some of the region's most impactful wastewater infrastructure programs. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in wastewater collection, conveyance, treatment, and rehabilitation projects, along with a proven track record of business development, client management, and team leadership.

Practice Leadership

• Lead the strategic growth of the wastewater practice throughout Arizona.
• Develop and execute market growth plans and business development initiatives.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with municipal clients, utilities, and regional stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities, contracts, and master service agreements.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations.

Client & Business Development

• Serve as a trusted advisor to public-sector clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities, water districts, and regulatory agencies.
• Lead proposal efforts, interview presentations, contract negotiations, and project pursuits.
• Support annual revenue growth and backlog development goals.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to expand market presence across the Southwest region.

Project Delivery

• Provide executive oversight and technical leadership on wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Guide project teams through planning, design, permitting, construction, and program management.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Serve as Project Director, Program Manager, or Client Service Manager on key projects.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering staff.
• Build and lead high-performing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide coaching and career development opportunities for project managers and technical staff.
• Foster a collaborative, client-focused, and growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible wastewater engineering experience.
• Proven experience managing and delivering municipal wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Established relationships within the Arizona municipal market.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client management.
• Experience leading project teams and mentoring engineering staff.
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Experience leading a wastewater practice, department, or business unit.
• Existing relationships with municipalities across the Phoenix metropolitan area.
• Experience overseeing treatment plants, lift stations, force mains, collection systems, and capital improvement programs.
• Active involvement in WEF, AZ Water, APWA, ACEC, or other relevant industry organizations.
• Track record of winning and managing large-scale municipal programs.

Typical Projects

• Wastewater treatment plant expansions and upgrades
• Collection system rehabilitation programs
• Lift stations and pump stations
• Force mains and interceptor sewer systems
• Biosolids and resource recovery facilities
• Capital Improvement Programs (CIP)
• Municipal master planning and asset management initiatives
• Design-build and alternative delivery projects

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead and grow a regional wastewater practice.
• Significant influence on business strategy and market expansion.
• Access to major municipal and infrastructure projects throughout Arizona.
• Competitive executive-level compensation package.
• Performance bonuses and business development incentives.
• Employee ownership or equity opportunities (where applicable).
• Leadership development and succession planning opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.