Director of Water Resources

Talent Consultant Group is partnered with a civil engineering firm that is looking to add a Director of Water Resources to their growing team in St. Petersburg, FL.

Our client is a niche engineering firm that provides consulting services in water resources and civil engineering to government agencies. They assist communities in developing, prioritizing, and implementing Capital Improvement Programs that emphasize multi-objective management solutions for their watersheds and built environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads a project team of hydrologist, water resource engineers and designers for the delivery of projects
• Oversees quality control and project management
• Provides support in scope development and project cost controls
• Leads in the preparation of technical reports and engineering specifications
• Successfully delivers projects to the satisfaction of our clients and key stakeholders
• Motivates, supports, and guides staff to successfully perform their roles, improve their skills, and act as an integral member of the entire project team.
• Tracks opportunities with existing and new clients, prepares proposals and win strategies
• Develops new business opportunities, responsible for client revenues and relationships
• Participates in professional associations and takes leadership roles in the industry
• Conducts technical presentations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or PE with the ability to gain reciprocity
• 12+ years of competency in the field of stormwater and utilities engineering
• Prior project management experience, and track record of advancement
• Prior business development and client service management experience
• Strong understanding of project delivery tools and metrics
• Proven leadership skills
• A proven history leading and managing project teams to successfully meet client expectations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil or environmental engineering
• Prior experience in the Tampa Bay area or Central Florida working with local government agencies or FDOT is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivated, and team-oriented
• Strong organizational skills and technical problem solving
• A self-starter with innovative ideas and understanding of market conditions
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and participating in diverse teams