My client is a 100% employee-owned engineering firm with over 40 years of experience in water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Their employee-ownership structure offers a unique opportunity for you to have a direct stake in the company's success, fostering a collaborative culture where every employee is a partner in the company's future. This approach not only ensures professional growth but also long-term financial rewards through profit-sharing and ownership benefits.
My client is seeking an experienced Water Market Leader to manage complex, multi-disciplinary water and wastewater projects for municipal clients in the greater Birmingham region. In this role, you will lead projects from inception to construction, ensuring they meet quality standards, stay within budget, and are completed on time. You will work closely with internal teams, clients, and key decision-makers to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions that have a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management:
- Lead water/wastewater engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery from concept through design and construction.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and risks.
Client Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients in the greater Birmingham region.
- Serve as the primary contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and project success.
Team Leadership:
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering staff.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure project goals are met.
Business Development:
- Assist with proposals and client presentations.
- Participate in professional societies to maintain and expand client relationships.
As a 100% employee-owned company, my client offers a unique advantage over competitors. Employee ownership fosters a culture of collaboration and accountability, where your success is directly tied to the company's growth. This model provides:
- Real Ownership: Influence company decisions and share in its success.
- Financial Rewards: Profit-sharing and long-term financial benefits tied to the company's performance.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to advance in a stable, supportive, and innovative work environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of relevant project management experience in water/wastewater or infrastructure sectors.
- PMP, CCM, or DBIA certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- PE license in Alabama.
- Bachelors or Masters in civil engineering or in related field.
- Experience managing large-scale projects in the Birmingham metro area is preferred.
Why Join?
In addition to competitive salary and benefits, my client's employee-ownership structure means you'll have a direct stake in the company's long-term success. With opportunities for career development, a collaborative culture, and shared financial rewards, this is a unique opportunity to join a company that values your contributions.
