Engineering Services Manager

Aqua Engineers • Honolulu, HI

13h

About The Position

Aqua Engineers, Inc., an employee-owned (ESOP) firm, is seeking an experienced Engineering Services Manager to lead its water and wastewater infrastructure team. The role is responsible for the overall management and direction of the Engineering Services division, including program and project management for treatment and conveyance facilities and planning and programming Capital Improvement Projects from concept through construction. The manager is expected to bring strong budget and profit-and-loss management skills, a thorough understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure, and a commitment to high-quality, cost-effective solutions.

The position provides technical oversight and leads, supervises, mentors, and supports the professional growth of Engineering Services staff. It also involves developing and implementing the company’s strategic plan and the division’s annual operations plan, and maintaining professional relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, government agencies, and regulators. Preference is given to candidates with at least five years of supervisory or managerial experience in water and wastewater engineering.

Requirements

• Valid driver license.
• Valid Hawaii Professional Engineer’s license.
• Current Certified Construction Manager certificate.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations related to water, wastewater, and recycled water.
• Thorough knowledge of permits required by federal, state, and local governmental agencies.
• Understanding of the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater collection and conveyance infrastructure and treatment facilities.
• Knowledge of the basic operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and collection and distribution systems.
• Advanced written and verbal communication, computational, computer, and mathematical skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and accessibly.
• Ability to create complex Microsoft Word documents; use advanced Microsoft Excel functions to manage databases, create standardized reports, and link worksheets and workbooks; and develop Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze information, communicate conclusions, prepare effective written documentation, and select appropriate visual communication methods.
• Ability to persuade others and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to work shift, weekend, and holiday schedules and to be exposed to hazardous, unsanitary, and unpleasant conditions.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of supervisory or managerial experience in water and wastewater engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the Engineering Services team and division.
• Participate in developing and implementing the company’s strategic plan.
• Develop and implement the Engineering Services annual operations plan.
• Manage and supervise Engineering Services staff, providing leadership and direction to assigned employees.
• Guide and mentor staff and foster their professional growth and team success.
• Develop and maintain contracts and professional relationships with operations clients, engineering consultants, construction contractors, government agencies, and regulators.
• Prepare planning reports and studies, designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and project reports.
• Manage program and project delivery for treatment and conveyance facilities.
• Plan and program Capital Improvement Projects from concept through construction.
• Manage budgets and profit and loss.
• Reprioritize work as circumstances change and devise effective solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Integrate departmental processes into the overall functioning of the organization.
• Communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences, prepare written materials and visual presentations, and present to large groups.
• Apply conflict-resolution skills to address disagreements involving employees, clients, the public, legal entities, or governmental authorities.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an ESOP.
• Annual incentive bonus with earning potential of 16% of base pay, or 18% for managing projects greater than $10 million for at least one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager