Job Type
Full-time
Description
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager/Local Service Lead in Fresno, California to drive and grow our water/wastewater engineering practice. This leadership role involves strategic planning, team development, innovation, and collaboration to enhance our market presence and technical excellence.
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive experience in design, management, and business development and at least 6 of those years in water/wastewater engineering, be licensed Professional Civil Engineers in California (or eligible within 6 months), and possess a strong project management and team leadership background. With a focus on developing business strategies and advancing service initiatives, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of water/wastewater.
Requirements
- Partner with leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan focused on short- and long-term growth
- Lead service-specific proposal efforts, providing technical expertise and driving innovation in our project approaches
- Stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging this insight to enhance our service offerings and project delivery methods
- Implement and uphold high standards for our work products, from design standards to project reports, ensuring quality and consistency across the board
- Represent clients and the firm in meetings with governmental agencies
- Lead business development activities
- Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions
- Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner
- Supervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project
- Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
- Review, interpret, and act upon business metrics, including utilization, backlog, work in process, and accounts receivable
- Prepare, maintain, and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
- Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
- Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
- Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
- Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
- Grow, mentor and train staff
Required Skills- Leader with experience in project management, team building, and technical leadership
- Ready to guide our team with strategic insight and a commitment to excellence
- Develop and implement marketing strategies, building client relationships
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging effectively at all organizational levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a deep understanding of the water/wastewater consulting business
- Proven track record in operations, business development, and technical project management within the water/wastewater or related sectors
- Ability to travel as needed to project sites and other Westwood offices nationwide
Qualifications- BS in Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
- 10+ years or progressive experience in design, management, and business development
- 6+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering
Salary Description
$150,000 - $250,000
