Boston University

Water/Wastewater Section Head

Boston University$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
  • Professional Engineer License or equivalent
  • 10+ years' experience in water/wastewater management
  • Project management and business development experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
  • Establish and grow market presence through marketing and business development
  • Manage financial budget and allocate resources
  • Lead and contribute to proposal production
  • Serve as a technical resource to project managers
  • Establish staffing needs for the water/wastewater section
  • Interview and hire staff for the section
  • Perform staff performance reviews based on project manager feedback
  • Provide leadership and continuous performance management for team members

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement and leadership in the water/wastewater practice
  • Dynamic, employee-owned firm structure
  • Collaborative and progressive workplace culture
  • Access to a network of over 2,800 professionals
  • Potential for business growth into new regions
Full Job Description
Job Description

JMT is seeking a highly motivated individual, in the Richmond, VA area, who has the desire grow the water/wastewater section in a collaborative and progressive workplace. This position has excellent potential for career advancement including developing and leading the water/wastewater engineering practice in the region and supporting national growth into other regions. This candidate will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, staff development and growth, quality control processes, and business development planning and execution. The candidate will be expected to coordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies and internal staff.

In addition to the technical and project management skills, the successful candidate will have experience with and the desire to fully understand the business side of the practice including business development, client management, financial performance, staff development, and overseeing the quality of our products and services.

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 accredited program
  • Professional Engineer License or equivalent
  • 10+ years' experience in specialized discipline
  • Project management and business development experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Qualifications preferred:
  • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
  • Supervisory experience

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.

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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.
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