Boston University

Water Resources Section Head

Boston University • $90K — $120K *
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program
  • Professional Engineer license or equivalent
  • 10+ years' experience in specialized discipline
  • Project management and business development expertise
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and various engineering software including Bentley ORD, Autodesk Civil 3D, ICPR, SWMM, HED-RAS, and ArcGIS
  • Experience collaborating with local clients at county and state levels
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate strategic growth plans with office managers and practice leaders
  • Establish and enhance the market presence through targeted marketing and business development
  • Manage departmental financial budgets and resource allocation
  • Lead and contribute to creating project proposals
  • Provide technical expertise and support to project managers and technical staff
  • Assess and establish staffing needs for the department
  • Conduct interviews and hire team members
  • Perform employee performance reviews, ensuring ongoing feedback and support for professional growth

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous feedback
  • Involvement in high-impact community projects
  • Exposure to diverse projects in civil engineering
  • Supportive work culture focused on team growth and collaboration
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position summary: Responsible for business development, financial success, and managing staff for the department at the local level.

Essential functions and responsibilities
  • Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
  • Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
  • Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly
  • Lead and contribute to the production of proposals
  • Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff
  • Establish resources staffing needs for the section
  • Interview and hire staff for the section
  • Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
  • Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited program
  • Professional Engineer license or equivalent
  • 10+ years' experience in specialized discipline
  • Project management and business development experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in Bentley ORD and Autodesk Civil 3D
  • Proficient in ICPR, SWMM, and HED-RAS modeling software
  • Proficient in ArcGIS
  • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Strong Presentation Skills

Qualifications Preferred
  • Supervisory experience
  • ENV SP certification
  • Experience with stream restoration projects
  • Experience with water quality project

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
Learn more about Boston University
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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