Water/Wastewater Assistant Engineering Director

GAI Consultants•Orlando, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

GAI Consultants is actively seeking a Deputy Engineering Director for our Florida Water Division based out of our Orlando, Florida office. An ideal candidate has experience with the full spectrum of water utility consulting services including planning, design, permitting, and construction as well as strong client relationships in the Florida municipal water/wastewater market. We are looking for a motivated person to join our team to build our business with technical, project management, professional leadership, and business development abilities. This position is an excellent opportunity to join our strategic growth team as our Florida Water group expands its portfolio and range of services. As a Deputy Engineering Director, this candidate will support the development and management of a team of Project Managers, Engineers, Construction Professionals, and Technicians. This candidate will be responsible for leading assigned project pursuits and the marketing of clients, including public and private clients statewide. This candidate will also be responsible for monitoring and managing the performance of projects under their direction and contributing to the overall success of the Florida Water team.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. Civil/ Environmental Engineering, master’s degree preferred.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.
Minimum Years of Experience 20+

Nice To Haves

strong client relationships in the Florida municipal water/wastewater market
technical, project management, professional leadership, and business development abilities

Responsibilities

Independently manage and guide multi-discipline teams on the delivery of planning, design, permitting, and construction projects related to water distribution and wastewater conveyance systems, infrastructure renewal and replacement (R&R) programs, pump stations (lift, transfer, high-service, and booster stations), water storage tanks and facilities, water and wastewater treatment plants, facility upgrades/ rehabilitation, amongst other infrastructure projects.
Plan and manage projects from inception through construction and start-up, including client coordination, team chartering, scope, schedule and budget development and management, safety, quality assurance/quality control, project profitability, staff workload coordination, and maintain a high level of client satisfaction.
Mentor and develop junior and mid-career staff for technical and project management knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Actively win new work from both new and existing clients by building and maintaining customer relationships, monitoring future work opportunities, communicating regularly, and attending client events.
Identify project pursuits, market clients, and manage pursuits including leading proposal development and presentation delivery.
Coordinate and develop proposed scope, schedule, and fee for projects upon selection.
Collaborate with other GAI groups such as civil infrastructure, transportation, power/industry, Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI), and urban planning teams to market and deliver full-service project opportunities for our clients.