Blue Cypress Consulting, LLC · 15 hours ago
Utility Management Services Director
Decatur, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
20+ years expBlue Cypress Consulting, LLC is seeking a Utility Management Services (UMS) Director to oversee their utility management consulting services group. The UMS Director will manage staff, client projects, and business development activities, with a strong focus on water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
ConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingSustainability
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Tiffany Stone
Responsibilities
Provide specialized management consulting services in areas that may include: strategic planning, infrastructure management/asset management, operational optimization/lean processes, regulatory support, maintenance management, capital planning/forecasting, system planning, technology selection/on-boarding, data management/analytics/visualization, etc
Plan, design, and implement operations and maintenance optimization and capital planning and renewal strategies for water, wastewater, and/or stormwater for utilities
Design and oversee analyses on large infrastructure datasets, such as GIS, computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), customer information systems, condition assessment/inspection databases, capacity assessment/hydraulic modeling, etc
Perform services on-site as necessary to support client engagement
Ensure project managers in the department successfully deliver projects on time and on budget by staying informed on projects, monitoring progress, and providing support to mitigate risk
Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews of deliverables in accordance with Blue Cypress policy, including project management reviews
Maintain and grow client relationships and assess client needs with the goal of delivering tailored, cost effective, solutions. Oversee business development activities such as client engagement, proposal writing, and presentations
Be accountable for UMS-related operations metrics such as bookings and revenue goals, utilization, workload management and resource allocation, accuracy of timesheets and expense reports, and other metrics as assigned
Work in a fast-paced environment with oversight from the Owner. Take direction from and proactively communicate to multiple internal stakeholders including the COO and Marketing & Business Development Manager
Lead internal strategic business planning for the UMS group and lead/direct internal strategic initiatives
Develop business development strategies in collaboration with the Marketing & Business Development Manager and the Regional Directors
Mentor early-, mid-, and senior-career staff including
Giving timely, constructive feedback
Being responsible for professional development planning
Embody, maintain and promote Blue Cypress culture
Implement and promote Blue Cypress policies, processes, and procedures
Oversee UMS internal operations
Periodic travel required
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 20 years of experience primarily as an engineering consultant in an Atlanta or Seattle A/E firm; public sector experience also valued. Focus on water, wastewater or stormwater systems
Advanced proficiency in utility management and asset management consulting services
Demonstrated positive personal brand developed with partners and clients identified by being a go-to resource
Demonstrated strong people management skills with ability to strengthen and build team dynamics
Ability to receive and act upon constructive feedback
Demonstrated strong project management skills with ability to effectively manage collaborative teams with concurrent projects and deadlines
Established network of contacts in utility field within the Southeastern or Pacific Northwest regions, particularly Atlanta- or Seattle-metro, including local engineering firms and utility clients
Proven ability to establish and grow client base
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Enthusiasm, professionalism, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills
Outstanding critical thinking skills
Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize, multitask, and organize complex projects
Strong interest in local government and public agency operations and management, utility management, and asset management consulting services
Ability to periodically travel to other Blue Cypress locations as well as utilities across the region or country
Required software proficiencies include: Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Sharepoint)
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering, public administration, business administration, environmental science, or other technical graduate science degree
Licensed professional engineer (PE) in the State of Georgia or Washington
Experience in environmental regulatory space
Certification in Asset Management
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Experience or interest in growing into airport, transit, transportation, or other physical infrastructure intensive sectors
Preferred software proficiencies include: Microsoft specialized applications (Access, Power Query, PowerPivot, Visio, Project)
Proficient in creating pivot tables, pivot charts, writing formulas (e.g., performing v-lookups) within Microsoft Excel
Writing queries and joining tables within Microsoft Access or similar SQL environment
Esri ArcGIS ArcMap and/or Pro and various extensions such as Spatial Analyst
Esri Apps including Workforce, Survey123, Collector, etc
Understanding of industry software such as Trimble Cityworks, Central Square's Lucity, Infor/Hansen, IBM Maximo, InfoAsset Planner, hydraulic and hydrological modeling, CCTV, FOG, Fleet, etc
Understanding of data warehouse and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, etc
Company
Blue Cypress Consulting, LLC
Blue Cypress Consulting, LLC (Blue Cypress) provides Community Planning and Utility Management services to public, non-profit, and private clients either directly or in partnership with other firms.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Melissa Ting
Chief Operating Officer
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