Senior Civil Discipline Lead

Responsibilities:

Direct and oversee extensive and complex water resources programs requiring significant staff, stakeholder collaboration, and coordination
Align organizational structure, staffing, skills development, training, and operational focus with company values, objectives, and strategic initiatives
Collaborate with senior PM’s to address complex business and client matters
Execute legal and contractual commitments on behalf of the firm with clients, teaming partners, vendors, and subconsultants within established guidelines
Ensure all work produced by reporting staff meets company risk management and quality standards
Ensure QA/QC compliance on projects in accordance with client requirements and company policies
Serve as Project Manager to lead large, complex, multidisciplinary projects
Maintain strong management capabilities and provide guidance to others on management-related issues
Manage projects with fees up to $5 million
Negotiate critical and complex issues with executive-level representatives of client organizations and partner firms
Lead development and delivery of major external presentations, including sales presentations, seminars, and industry events
Foster and strengthen existing client relationships while developing new business opportunities through ongoing outreach and engagement
Expand and transition client relationships to additional staff members to support long-term business growth and continuity
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required
Minimum of 20 years of civil engineering/water resources consulting experience
Proven ability to develop and lead multiple large project teams
Excellent client relationship management skills
Skilled in building strategic alliances and relationships to achieve business objectives
Strong understanding of company operations and objectives, with the ability to effectively communicate them to teams
Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and mentor future leaders within the organization
Exceptional negotiation, client management, and external team-building skills
Proficiency with project management systems and tools
Experience directing large programs involving multiple staff levels, including senior management
Proven ability to mentor technical staff and managers
Strong knowledge of civil engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment, lead project tasks, work independently, and remain self-motivated
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% monthly