Texas Water/Wastewater Market Director

AtkinsRéalis•Houston, TX

1d•$150,000 - $235,000

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Texas Water/Wastewater Market Director to join its team in Houston or Austin, Texas. The selected candidate will join the US water leadership team and be responsible for implementing the strategic plan to achieve growth objectives for the Texas region. This includes identifying key clients, developing and managing strategic relationships and the regional project pipeline, representing the firm in professional organizations, providing strategic leadership and management for key projects, and identifying and recruiting staff critical to the firm's growth and success. The role requires a background in planning, design, and/or construction of water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure, including treatment plants, distribution and collection system pipelines, green infrastructure, water supply systems, and related infrastructure. The candidate will have demonstrated success managing the technical and financial aspects of large projects, along with strong leadership, people, and client skills. The position focuses on project management and delivery of existing water/wastewater projects and representing AtkinsRéalis positively in the community. The director builds staff capabilities and future leaders, guides professional development and performance, leads project teams and design delivery, manages project finances and quality assurance, and maintains and expands client relationships and business opportunities. The role includes client-facing work and signing and sealing project deliverables; a Texas PE is required. The position is a regular employee role. The expected annual compensation range is $150,000–$235,000, depending on skills, experience, and geographic location. Benefits may vary by employment status and may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits; employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting; an employee stock purchase plan; paid time off; leave options; flexible work options; recognition and employee satisfaction programs; an employee assistance program; and voluntary benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the field of practice.
Ten to fifteen years of experience since a bachelor's degree, or nine to fourteen years since a master's degree, with progressive project management responsibilities.
Background in the planning, design, and/or construction of water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure.
Demonstrated success managing the technical and financial aspects of large projects.
Texas PE required for project design and signing and sealing deliverables.
Excellent technical and interpersonal skills, public speaking and persuasive ability, and strong financial management, team management, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage and coordinate activities to achieve business unit and corporate objectives.
Specific expertise, experience, and relationships sufficient to be regarded as one of the market leaders in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree.
Management coursework and/or an MBA.
Professional registration in the field of practice, if available (e.g., P.E.).
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.

Responsibilities

Implement the strategic plan to achieve growth objectives for the Texas region.
Identify key clients and develop and manage strategic client relationships.
Develop and manage the regional project pipeline.
Represent the firm in professional organizations and the community.
Provide strategic leadership and management for key projects, and manage delivery of existing water/wastewater projects.
Identify and recruit staff critical to the firm's growth and success.
Identify and nurture potential future leaders among staff to support expansion of services.
Help staff pursue technical and professional development aligned with career goals and project needs.
Conduct semi-annual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions, and provide ongoing feedback and counsel.
Lead project staff; develop work plans, specifications, and calculations; and review and approve schedules, budgets, milestone dates, and work products.
Manage all aspects of project design, including client-facing work and signing and sealing project deliverables.
Oversee project financial performance, identify potential problems, and ensure remedial actions are taken to prevent financial losses and client dissatisfaction.
Ensure quality assurance activities are performed throughout projects; review QC plans and conduct periodic QA compliance audits.
Maintain positive relationships with existing clients and build relationships with new clients.
Pursue and evaluate new or expanded opportunities for projects and services, maintain contacts with client decision makers, and work to resolve client relations problems.
Maintain professional visibility through participation in civic and professional organizations and encourage project staff to participate.
Maintain regional and national prominence through published technical work and presentations at technical conferences.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.