Our client is committed to significant growth over the coming years and is looking for experienced technical leaders with a proven ability to grow a practice and develop the careers of their team members as well.
Water is the resource of the future, and our client is driven to be the water firm
of choice for clients and employees in our geographies. Our client employs some of the most talented professionals in the business. Because they are employee-owned, their owners are responsible for, and rewarded by, their success. They are committed to be a values-driven mid-size company where individuals can really make a
difference in the lives of others. They do this through collaborating with their clients and each other to advance the responsible, sustainable stewardship of water.
The Business Sector Leader they are seeking will have the desire and skills to drive their largest business sector to new heights by working directly with clients and team members to lead advances in water resources for their communities.
Reports to: Director of Operations
Other key relationships: Coordinates with the President/CEO, CFO, Marketing Director, Business Development Director as well as Area Market Leads and other Business Sector Leaders. Supported by HR, Finance, and IT.
Here are some things to determine if this opportunity is a fit for your character and skills:
- You are a proven operator with a 10-15 year track record of success as a leader in water utility planning and engineering consulting services.
- You are motivated by results. You are motivated by setting challenging goals and then working with and through others to achieve them. You aren’t content to settle for good enough and are always seeking the next challenge. You take ownership of your responsibilities and take pride in making a difference.
- You pay attention to details. As far as you’re concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing right. You stay focused on your work and that of your team to ensure that you are all successful.
- You enjoy solving problems. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative solutions. You don’t get flustered easily. If you don’t know the answer, you’ll dig until you find it. You are also willing to ask for help, and to seek support from others.
- You like helping people. You get a kick out of getting people to those aha! moments. You are patient, levelheaded, and cool under pressure. Teaching someone something new makes you feel good.
- You communicate clearly. You appreciate the importance of communicating well and communicating often. You value clarity and can explain just about anything to anyone, and you’re comfortable communicating in
writing, on the phone and in-person.
- You think on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. When things change, as they
inevitably will, you know how to roll with the punches. You aren’t deterred by failures, but rather use them to learn quickly and improve.
- You value relationships. You nurture and maintain relationships with clients and understand the importance of developing a rapport with your internal team. You are a team builder with the ability to bring the right people together to get the desired results. You understand the Importance of the stability and support of
your family and friends outside of work and how this contributes to your success and happiness.
- You have emotional intelligence. You care about self-development and regulation of your emotions so that you are able to meet people where they are and bring your best to any situation. You develop relationships easily, and people seek you out for advice and mentoring
To become part of shaping this premier and growing water firm, you need to have experience in the civil or environmental engineering field. Technical skills are important, but in this role your ability to lead, manage, work with others, mentor and support a team, and establish trust and commitment both internally and externally with clients is paramount. Our client will provide you with the foundation and support to build and grow an amazing water practice, you just need to bring the motivation and drive to produce results.
If you are interested, we look forward to talking with you and hearing from your references.
Click the attached link to schedule a phone meeting to learn more about the opportunity. I hope to hear from you soon.
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