Water/Wastewater Section Head
Water/Wastewater Section Head | Opportunity to Lead & Grow a Regional Practice
An employee-owned engineering consulting firm is seeking a Water/Wastewater Section Head to lead and expand its municipal water/wastewater practice in Colorado.
This opportunity is ideal for a proven leader who enjoys developing client relationships, mentoring engineers, growing teams, and shaping the future direction of a practice. The firm has an established backlog of work and is looking for an experienced professional who can help drive strategic growth while overseeing project delivery, staff development, and business performance.
The hiring team is open to candidates who are already leading a water/wastewater department or practice, as well as project managers who have successfully grown client relationships, managed teams, and are ready to step into a larger leadership role.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to lead and grow the Colorado Water/Wastewater practice
- Strong backlog of existing municipal water/wastewater work
- Employee-owned company (ESOP)
- Competitive compensation package ($176,000-$218,000+)
- Support of a nationally recognized multidisciplinary engineering firm
- Opportunity to help shape long-term regional and national growth initiatives
- Direct influence over hiring, staffing, team development, and growth strategy
What You'll Be Doing:
- Leading the growth and strategic direction of the local water/wastewater practice
- Building and maintaining relationships with municipal clients, agencies, and utility districts
- Overseeing project delivery, quality control, and client satisfaction
- Mentoring and developing engineering staff
- Leading business development efforts and major project pursuits
- Serving as a technical resource and advisor for project teams
- Managing department financial performance, staffing, and resource planning
- Working closely with office and practice leadership to execute long-term growth initiatives
What We're Looking For:
- PE licensed in Colorado
- 10+ years of water/wastewater consulting experience
- Demonstrated experience leading projects, teams, and client relationships
- Business development experience and a desire to help grow a practice
- Strong technical background with the ability to mentor staff and review engineering work
- Experience managing budgets, staffing, and departmental performance
- Interest in helping shape the future direction of a growing practice
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