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Water/Wastewater Director

Ardurra, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646

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Ardurra is looking to hire an experienced Water/Wastewater Director to join our team in our Tampa, FL office.

Ardurra’s innovative water and wastewater engineers collaborate closely with clients to plan, design, permit, and construct systems that address their needs comprehensively, allowing our clients to make smarter investments and achieve lower life‑cycle costs and additional benefits.

As a recognized leader in Florida and the Southeast’s water industry, Ardurra’s projects encompass treatment and infrastructure initiatives for municipal and institutional clients, from drinking water supply to water reuse and wastewater management. We proudly contribute to several of the Tampa Bay Area’s largest projects.

Primary Function The Water/Wastewater Director will play a crucial and strategic role in leading our water/wastewater engineering staff, supporting and delivering water infrastructure and treatment projects in the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida. Key responsibilities will focus on project execution and delivery, providing exceptional client service, business performance, and leading and mentoring the Tampa Water/Wastewater team. Innovation and collaboration will be highly valued.

Essential Functions of the Job

Ability to monitor and evaluate the operations of the Tampa Water/Wastewater team of approximately 30 people

Coordinating tasks, motivating team members, fostering positive communication, and resolving conflicts

Actively involved in monitoring the budget, schedule, and quality of projects within the group

Successful experience in proposals and scope & fee writing to obtain work

Provide technical leadership for projects as a mentor to all levels of the team

Supervising Project Management staff and recruitment of new staff when needed

Responsible for monthly group level performance to align with overall group objectives/targets for growth and profitability

Be available to team members to mentor junior staff and consult with the Practice Director for guidance

Responsible for delivering service to the client and for client relations

Responsible for risk management and proactive change management

Develop innovative solutions to add value to our clients that differentiate Ardurra from competitors

Responsible for marketing to existing clients through project performance, expanding the scope of existing contracts, and identifying new project opportunities

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required

Professional Engineer required, Florida preferred

At least 15 years of related experience

Why Ardurra? While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family‑like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding, but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff through our internal Ardurra Academy and industry‑leading Leadership program. We have a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people‑centric culture where people are valued as individuals, supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths, provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied, and have positive benefits, time‑off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy work–home balance.

Seniority Level Director

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Other

Industries Civil Engineering

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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