Vice President - Water Business


Boston
Permanent
USD170000 - USD215000
Civil
PR/543935_1747988274
Vice President - Water Business

We are hiring a Vice President who will play a significant role managing our Water and Wastewater engineering operations and overseeing staff in the New England offices. The responsibilities for the incumbent will include overseeing internal operations, helping to build strong customer relationships, maximising the company's operating performance, and helping to achieve the company's financial goals. To be successful, the candidate should be innovative with strong leadership/management skills, a motivating persona, very comfortable/professional with public speaking, confident, and goal-oriented.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Water and Wastewater engineering practice in New England

  • Manage existing client accounts

  • Build strong client relationships

  • Expand and secure new business

  • Manage and oversee project performance to meet, or exceed, profitability goals

  • Participate in the internal corporate management of the company, as appropriate, as it relates to operational and strategic planning

  • Help guide staff development by identifying skills and needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and motivating project staff to provide outstanding client service

  • Contribute ideas for the overall management and well-being of the company

  • Serve as a mentor to all levels of staff and consistently identify and help implement new ways to improve the quality of the company's services

  • Assist employee career progression and retention

  • Understand all aspects of the consulting business

Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. A hybrid work schedule is also offered, allowing employees to request working remotely up to 2 days per week.


Requirements
Required Experience/Skills:

  • 25+ years of progressively responsible Water and Wastewater engineering and management experience

  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively influence others

  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems

  • Excellent management skills

  • Proficiency with engineering analysis, modelling, and CAD

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

  • MA Professional Engineer license required

  • Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds

  • Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time

  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience/Skills:

  • Certifications related to water and wastewater systems or operations


We are 100% employee-owned and offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance

  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Professional Development

  • Employee Engagement Program

  • 401(k) Plan with annual 401k match

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