Water/Wastewater Practice Lead

Job Summary

McAdams is seeking a Water/Wastewater Practice Lead to guide the strategic direction of the practice across all metro locations. The ideal candidate will develop proposals and contracts that support profitability, align project scopes, and drive both short and long-term strategic planning for the market sector.

About the Role

Joining McAdams means being part of a growing firm that invests in leaders who want to shape strategy, grow a practice, and contribute to the success story. The Water/Wastewater Practice Lead will shape the practice’s growth and reputation by cultivating strong client relationships, developing proposals, and representing McAdams at industry events.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic direction of the Water/Wastewater Practice by leading the production team, providing resource management, resolving complex technical problems, and collaborating with all team members on project execution
• Coordinate and oversee resource scheduling to ensure workload and deadlines are effectively managed
• Develop proposals or contracts that ensure the contract scope is adequate for the project, provide the desired level of profitability, and ensure the project schedule is viable
• Understand business initiatives and concerns of current and prospective clients to recognize and promote new opportunities and cross-sell other services provided by the firm
• Responsible for the development of short-term and long-term strategic market sector plans of the Water/Wastewater practice area
• Responsible for the profitable operation of the Water/Wastewater Practice Area of Water Resources at McAdams
• Representation of McAdams at industry events, professional organizations and conferences (regional and national), and development as a thought leader within these organizations

Requirements

• PE required
• Four-year college degree (B.S.) in engineering
• 10+ years of related experience and/or training
• Highly motivated to develop a Water/Wastewater practice
• Possess technical expertise in civil engineering as it applies to Water/Wastewater projects
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, able to carry a project through the design process independently and within a team framework
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage and grow key relationships
• Proven knowledge of budget impacts and profit and revenue expectations
• Proven relationships within the community that are of value in the development of a Water/Wastewater practice

Qualifications

• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to carry, lift, push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally

Benefits

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.