Ardurra ยท 4 hours ago
Water/Wastewater Engineering Group Leader
Corpus Christi, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expArdurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Group Leader to join their team in Corpus Christi, TX. This role involves leading the Water/Wastewater portion of the business, overseeing project management, business development, and providing technical expertise while mentoring junior engineers.
Civil Engineering
Hiring Manager
Kevin Brookens
Responsibilities
Serve as Project Manager for water/wastewater/stormwater treatment and conveyance projects as Engineer of Record
Provide technical leadership for projects performing a variety of tasks to plan, execute and deliver the completed project
Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on time delivery, technical quality and within budget
Support other project managers with technical evidenced proposals as project issues arise with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors or reviewing agencies
Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently
Perform or lead teams to perform hydraulic analyses, design calculations, prepare engineering reports, and recommend design criteria
Conduct alternative analyses to support business case evaluations for project decisions
Effectively apply industry standards as well as client standards and requirements
Work with project teams to coordinate permits for projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, utility companies, and reviewing and permitting governmental agencies
Manage subconsultants
Identify candidates, review resumes and conduct interviews of potential candidates. Identify internal weaknesses and hire staff with the goal of improving the team
Mentor developing professionals to guide their career development objectives
Review work and provide technical guidance on design approach and challenges
Perform on technically complex projects and act as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members
Recognize when technical/behavioral/professional problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions
Conduct work in a safe manner and promote health and safety within the office and outside of the office while visiting clients and job sites
Identify and track project opportunities across Texas
Meet with clients to pre-position Ardurra to be selected for projects
With assistance from Marketing, develop Statements of Qualifications and Proposals and assist with preparing the technical aspects for project interviews conducted by clients
Develop positive relationships with clients, earn their confidence and become their trusted adviser
Participate in local and national professional associations including ASCE, AWWA, WEAT, ACEC, and others. Actively participate by seeking leadership roles in the organization and presenting at conferences
Successfully negotiate, or assist with negotiating, project fees with clients
Function as Group Lead within the Water Practice. Assume management and P&L responsibility for a team of engineers and related professionals in Corpus Christi
Assign appropriate staff to projects based on relationships, skill sets and project needs
Track Group budgets, staff chargeability and utilization and manage staff accordingly to meet established metrics
Oversee monthly billing, track accounts receivable for the Group and assist staff with reducing AR where possible
Provide guidance for, leadership to and management of staff, including annual reviews/engagement process and annual/discretionary compensation management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in water/wastewater engineering, including planning, design, and project management for municipal and private-sector clients
Proven record of leading multidisciplinary project teams, mentoring junior staff, and overseeing multiple concurrent projects
Demonstrated expertise in water and wastewater treatment, pumping systems, pipelines, and related infrastructure
Strong background in client relationship management, business development, and strategic growth within the Texas market
Prior experience managing project financials, contracts, and proposals, with a track record of delivering profitable and technically sound projects
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to serve as a technical and business leader within the organization
Skilled leader capable of inspiring, motivating, and holding team accountable for delivery and client satisfaction
Team player capable of building relationships both internally and externally, and naturally able to put the team success ahead of their own
Effective project manager capable of delivering projects on schedule and on budget
Great communicator in both oral and written communications
Capable of building consensus and cooperation with staff at all skill levels
Authorship of studies, reports, master plans, and related technical documents
Planning, evaluation, and design of water/wastewater/stormwater conveyance infrastructure and treatment plants
Preferred
Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Rich benefits programs
Internal Ardurra Academy
Industry-leading Leadership program
Positive benefits
Time-off programs
Flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home
Company
Ardurra
Expertly balancing experience and innovation to deliver unique solutions to public and private clients.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ernesto Aguilar
President & CEO
Amauris Rodriguez
Chief Information Officer
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