Regional Director Water Resources

Matrix Design Group•Phoenix, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee-owned planning, engineering, and environmental consulting firm, is seeking a Regional Director of Water Resources for its Colorado Springs, Denver, Phoenix, or San Antonio offices. The role manages and executes water resources engineering, planning, design, construction, and permitting projects; develops scopes, budgets, and schedules; and ensures contract requirements are met on time and within budget. The Director works with internal teams and local, regional, and state-level clients, presents project information, and oversees technical staff. The position leads a broad water resources specialization, provides advanced technical expertise, develops business and client relationships, supports multidisciplinary pursuits, and directs the Water Resources Business Unit’s strategic planning. It also includes supervising and mentoring staff, overseeing project assignments and deliverables, maintaining quality assurance and quality control, and developing standards and guidelines. The position requires travel to project sites and other offices. Matrix describes its workplace as friendly, collegial, and cooperative, and highlights its commitment to diversity, respect, and excellence.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in civil or environmental engineering, emphasizing water resources, hydrology, geomorphology, hydraulic engineering, or a relevant field.
At least 15 years of progressive, comprehensive water resources engineering experience.
Texas Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain it within six months.
Valid driver's license and successful completion of the Company's motor vehicle record review.
Expertise in supervising staff, bidding projects, developing project execution plans, and preparing technical deliverables.
Demonstrated success preparing and securing projects through competitive proposals.
Strong industry relationships across private, public, and nonprofit sectors and across geographies.
Exceptional client and personnel skills, including persuasive communication at all levels.
Strong team-building, writing, proposal development, cost estimating, and program execution skills.
Ability to lead effectively in a group environment and maintain positive relationships with department members and clients.
Organization, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and exceptional verbal and written communication.
Knowledge of public drainage and stormwater system design, planning, and regulatory processes, and FEMA floodplain regulations.
Subject-matter expertise in at least one water resources area, such as flood hazard mapping or mitigation, natural channel design, urban drainage planning and design, watershed planning, water rights, stream restoration, or geomorphology.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, hydraulics and hydrology, and relevant technical specialty software.
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and other facility offices.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in a related field.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.
Professional Engineer licensure in multiple states.
Subject-matter expertise in the FEMA floodplain and hazard mitigation process.

Responsibilities

Lead the organization in a water resources specialization such as watershed planning, urban drainage, or flood hazard mapping and mitigation.
Serve as a technical specialist applying advanced concepts, principles, and methods in an assigned area.
Interact with organizational leaders, clients, customers, officials, contractors, and other stakeholders; initiate and maintain key professional contacts.
Represent the organization in communications related to engineering assignments.
Determine program objectives and requirements and prepare proposals to obtain funding for engineering projects.
Produce technical memoranda, design plans and specifications, and technical reports.
Complete quality assurance and quality control and develop improved or new processes.
Build the water resources client base through routine contact and networking.
Partner with other practice leaders on multidisciplinary project pursuits.
Maintain effective communication with clients and project teams.
Deploy staff resources productively and profitably, and balance project needs with staff availability through regular meetings.
Conduct strategic planning for the Water Resources Business Unit.
Keep informed of developments and requirements affecting the design approval process and adjust programs or applications as needed.
Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments.
Develop Water Resources standards and guidelines.
Supervise, manage, direct, and oversee engineering staff, designers, and other technical support.
Mentor and train engineering staff as needed.
Review and approve scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.