Water / Wastewater Division Manager

About the role

Established over 35 years ago in Charlotte, NC, at ESP Associates, Inc., we help communities manage water effectively. We are seeking a dynamic, results-oriented professional to grow ESP’s Water/Wastewater brand within the North Carolina and South Carolina markets.

Responsibilities

• Establish, lead and grow the Water and Wastewater team in the Carolinas market and surrounding area.
• Partner with clients to perform planning studies and a variety of modeling approaches associated with municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Manage design development, preparation and/or administration of the contract documents, cost estimates, agency correspondence, client relations, staff supervision and mentoring.
• Work collaboratively with our marketing team to prepare / review statements of qualifications.
• Build the team and overall growth of department while fostering an environment of quality at all staff levels.
• Present to Public officials and selection committees, along with public engagement.
• 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.
• Project contract preparation, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Assist Managers with workforce planning, monthly billing, and final review of completed reports and maps.
• Manage the division to achieve expected profitability and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or related engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration in North and South Carolina or the ability to receive registration through comity upon job acceptance.
• 10+ years of relevant technical experience.
• A strong background in Water/Wastewater 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.
• 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.
• Firm understanding of risk management and loss prevention.
• Superior organizational and planning skills with keen attention to detail.
• Experience with developing and following a formalized QA/QC program.