Regional Director - Water Business
Regional Director - Water Business
Location: Charleston, SC
Salary: $190k - $250k
An employee‑owned, global infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Regional Director to help drive growth across the coastal South Carolina and Georgia water markets. This role is well suited to senior leaders from large firms who are ready to combine client leadership, business development, and people management with the backing of a globally recognised platform.
This is a visible, externally focused position responsible for expanding municipal and utility relationships, shaping market strategy, and leading high performing teams delivering complex water and wastewater solutions.
Why senior leaders make the move here:
- Employee ownership and long term career equity
- The scale and brand of a global firm, with real regional influence
- Access to full EPC, consulting, and programme delivery capabilities
- Leadership roles that shape market direction, not just projects
- Strong commercial support and well established client relationships
What you'll be responsible for:
- Growing and strengthening municipal and utility client relationships
- Driving new business and market share across coastal SC/GA
- Providing oversight and leadership across major water and wastewater programmes
- Coaching, mentoring, and hiring senior and emerging professionals
- Leading pursuit strategy, proposals, client presentations, and negotiations
- Representing the firm through industry involvement and client engagement
What they're looking for:
- 20+ years of experience across water/wastewater project delivery and business development
- Strong understanding of public utilities and municipal markets
- PE licence and technical background in water or wastewater engineering
- Proven ability to win work, lead teams, and grow accounts
- Strategic mindset with strong communication and commercial judgement
What's on offer:
- Competitive compensation with employee ownership participation
- Benefits from day one, including 401(k) match, ESOP program and more
- Senior leadership visibility and influence
- Long term career runway within a stable, globally respected organisation
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