Practice Leader | Water/Wastewater Engineering

A Water and Wastewater Practice Leader at H2M architects + engineers grows, develops, supports and enhances our scope of Water and Wastewater services work in a Doer-Seller role. By providing project management and technical expertise for water/wastewater projects, and client relationship management including business development and coordination of key Water/Wastewater and Municipal services. A Practice Leader is responsible for strategically growing business development efforts along with supporting technical aspects of water/wastewater and municipal projects/operations. With over 90 years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, H2Ms water and wastewater team designs and implements drinking water treatment systems, distribution networks, wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and collection systems. We support water districts, municipalities, and regional authorities in meeting regulatory requirements and improving system reliability and environmental performance. Our work protects public health, enhances sustainability, and ensures essential services remain resilient for the communities that depend on them.

Assist in the development and implementation of strategy for further development in the Water/Wastewater Groups. Financial proficiency in establishing project-related fees and aggressive revenue projections and profit margins is required. Working closely with all disciplines to implement and manage projects that fall under the Water/Wastewater group and establish staffing needs, achievable project schedules and meet established deliverable timelines, and produce an excellent work product, all while ensuring client satisfaction with overall services. Assist where needed with the marketing team to produce business plan materials pertinent to the market. Attend trade shows, client presentations and meetings, develop articles, blogs, social media, and press releases to help showcase H2M and the Water/Wastewater Group with a goal to promote H2M's presence in the market and region. Marshall the necessary resources on proposal opportunities which may involve developing a proposal strategy, writing portions of the proposal, and coordinating efforts of other technical writers to develop a winning proposal. Coordinate and communicate with staff to ensure project deadlines and client requirements are being met and provide technical leadership and oversight on the management of project. Work with other managers and water/wastewater professionals to develop scope of work, budgets, and plans for water/wastewater related work. Assist with the development efforts of the regional office's overall growth and development of the staff in the discipline. Responsible for making sure we provide excellent customer service both internally and externally. Bachelor's degree in mechanical, environmental, or chemical engineering is required.

15+ years' experience in the business of consulting Water/Wastewater engineering for municipal, private, and public agency clients

Relevant knowledge of project management, design, construction, operations, and administration of Water/Wastewater infrastructure is required.

A strong technical background in water/wastewater engineering is required.

Successful track record of performance for obtaining new clients and in creating new projects for existing clients.

This role requires some travel. Business-related travel may involve visits to project sites, professional events, client locations, and other H2M offices and may require the use of a personal vehicle. This is an exempt, salaried role that may occasionally require flexibility outside standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and select holidays, to support project schedules, client needs, and business priorities.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage.

401(k) with up to 6% employer match and Profit-Sharing Bonus Program.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, and flextime to Balance Work and Life.

Access to professional development programs including mentoring, training, and early-career support.

Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability, Women's Initiative, and Young Professionals.

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