Regional Discipline Lead - Pumping Systems

Dewberry•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Regional Discipline Lead – Pumping Systems to support the growth of its water practice in the west. This role is based in Denver and focuses on the pump station and hydraulics portfolio. The Discipline Lead will be a technical and market-focused strategic thinker with expertise in pumping systems and hydraulics. The successful candidate will collaborate with western leadership and water practice leadership to develop and implement strategies for sustained growth, establish best-practices for technical delivery, and mentor staff focused on pumping systems design and construction. Dewberry is a professional services firm with a commitment to excellence and innovation, offering opportunities to work on complex projects. The water practice focuses on high-quality projects for top-tier water clients, combining local relationships with national expertise.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering field is required.
Active Professional Engineering license is required in one or more of the following states AZ, CA, CA, NM, UT.
20+ years’ experience with increasing levels of project and client responsibilities for public sector water and wastewater projects.
A minimum of 10 years’ project management experience.
Subject matter expertise and high client/market credibility in pumping systems engineering and design.
A successful track record of managing projects, including scope, schedule, and budget.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong client retention and new business development skills.
Strong leadership qualities and ability to coach and mentor junior and mid-level staff.

Nice To Haves

M.S. degree preferred.
Preference for licensure in multiple states.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and strategic direction for pumping systems projects and design teams.
Help manage teams to be responsive to client project needs.
Establish/refine pumping system design standards and guidelines.
Engage with clients to maintain a high level of client service and support.
Engage with pursuit teams for client positioning and marketing activities.
Recruit and build a team to deliver and continue to sell work as backlog grows.
Work with the water team to enhance growth and visibility.
Collaborate with water leaders as a subject matter expert in pumping systems to coordinate national client service, positioning, teaming, and project delivery.
Actively engage existing local, regional, and national resources in support of these efforts.
Lead Dewberry’s active engagement with the Hydraulic Institute in support of strategic growth and technical excellence in the pumping systems and hydraulics discipline.