MWH · 1 day ago
Director of Engineering
Broomfield, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
8+ years expMWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a mission of Building a Better World. They are seeking a qualified Director of Engineering to oversee engineering operations for water/wastewater construction, providing strategic direction and ensuring effective risk management and governance.
ConstructionEnergyIndustrial EngineeringWater
Responsibilities
Provide cross functional leadership across engineering, construction, and external partners to ensure seamless integration of project engineering solutions
Mentor, coach, and develop field and project engineering team members, building skills, technical capability, and a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Support teams directly—onsite or virtually—by reviewing work, removing barriers, and resolving technical challenges
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between design engineering and project construction teams; lead efforts to resolve design-construction conflicts
Engage with design consultants to challenge technical solutions when needed to enhance constructability, value engineering, cost efficiency
Lead the development and execution of long-term- field and project engineering strategies, including product development roadmaps, virtual design and construction (VDC), and innovation opportunities
Manage the project engineering budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and implementation of cost saving- measures without compromising quality
Support field and project engineering staff through clear communication, guidance, resource planning, and performance oversight
Maintain strong cross functional- relationships with internal teams to support successful project execution and overall business performance
Ensure adherence to internal processes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements; foster a culture of operational discipline and safety
Represent project engineering in customer interactions, building trust and ensuring alignment on technical and delivery expectations
Successfully manage multiple large, complex initiatives simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and collaboration
Qualification
Required
MS in Engineering or Construction Management. Civil, mechanical, electrical or architectural or equivalent degree required
Experience in utilizing design and BIM and CADD software, Autodesk and Bentley products. Use of digital construction tools in the construction environment is highly valued
8+ years in program/construction management experience with large scale projects with at least 5 years leading teams
Relevant water/wastewater experience in municipal programs/projects is required
Candidates should be skilled in staff development, client services and project control systems, problem solving, claims avoidance, cost control, and quality systems
Strong management skills including managing project resources and budgets
Strong oral and written communication skills with good vocabulary and grammar. Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one situations. Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff and management, both internal and external
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential or sensitive information or issues
Ability to travel as business requires at least 50% at times
Preferred
Professional registration (PE) and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) construction management certification. Preferred multi-state registration or ability to get registered in the states where MWH works
Benefits
Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
Paid Sick and Safe Leave
Paid Parental Leave Program
10 Paid Holidays
401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
Employee Referral Program
Company
MWH
As a leading U.S.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-11-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Blair M. Lavoie
President, MWH Constructors
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