Water/Wastewater Director

Primary Function

The Water/Wastewater Director will play a crucial and strategic role in leading our water/wastewater engineering staff, supporting, and delivering water infrastructure and treatment projects in the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida. Key responsibilities will focus on project execution and delivery, providing exceptional client service, business performance, and leading and mentoring the Tampa Water/Wastewater team.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Ability to monitor and evaluate the operations of the Tampa Water/Wastewater team of approximately 30 people
• Coordinating tasks, motivating team members, fostering positive communication, and resolving conflicts
• Actively involved in monitoring the budget, schedule, and quality of projects within the group
• Successful experience in proposals and scope & fee writing to obtain work
• Providing technical leadership for projects as a mentor to all levels of the team
• Supervising Project Management staff and recruitment of new staff when needed
• Responsible for monthly group level performance to align with overall group objectives/targets for growth and profitability
• Available to team members to mentor junior staff and consult with the Practice Director for guidance
• Responsible for delivering service to the client and for client relations
• Responsible for risk management and proactive change management
• Develop innovative solutions to add value to our clients that differentiate Ardurra from competitors
• Responsible for marketing to existing clients through project performance, expanding the scope of existing contracts, and identifying new project opportunities

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• Professional Engineer required, Florida preferred
• At least 15 (fifteen) years of related experience

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

About the Role

Ardurra is looking to hire an experienced Water/Wastewater Director to join our team in our Tampa, FL office.

Qualifications

This position requires a strong background in water and wastewater engineering, with at least 15 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and be a Professional Engineer in Florida.

Skills

Strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to manage a diverse team are essential. Proficiency in project management, proposal writing, and client relations is also required.

Benefits

Ardurra offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We also provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The Water/Wastewater Director will work a standard full-time schedule, with occasional travel to client sites as needed.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

We are not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Ardurra. We will not pay a fee for any placement of candidate made by a non-signed agency.