Water​/Wastewater Department Head

Our client is a full-service engineering consulting firm that provides design, planning, and construction management / inspection services to clients throughout the east coast US. Due to company growth, they’re in immediate need of a Water/Wastewater Department head, to lead and manage the engineering department.

They seek a skilled and experienced Water/Wastewater Department Head with 10+ years of experience, who will be responsible for managing the department throughout New Jersey, ensuring the successful design, implementation, and maintenance of Water/Wastewater systems across various projects and clients. This role requires a dynamic leader who can drive excellence, innovation, and efficiency within the department. The Department Head will also pursue new clients and projects with municipal and private clients in each region.

Responsibilities:

• Department Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the NJ Water/Wastewater department, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Partner and collaborate with W/WW Regional Managers in PA, MD, NC and other states where they currently conduct work.
• Project Management: Oversee all NJ Water/Wastewater projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards including coordination with other NJ regional offices and disciplines. Partner with W/WW Regional Managers in PA, MD, NC and other States where we currently conduct work.
• Technical Oversight: Serve as the primary technical authority for Water/Wastewater systems in NJ, offering guidance and expertise to ensure optimal design and functionality. Coordinate with other NJ Regional offices on standards, changing NJ legislation and funding that may impact NJ clients.
• Budget and Resource Allocation: Manage NJ departmental resources effectively, including staffing, budgeting, and scheduling, to meet project demands and organizational goals. Provide regular updates and reports on department NJ Water/Wastewater activities, performance metrics, and project statuses. Partner and collaborate with W/WW Regional Managers in PA, MD, NC and other States where we currently conduct work.
• Quality Control: Implement and enforce stringent quality control processes to ensure all NJ Water/Wastewater work meets or exceeds industry standards, client established standards and NJ regulatory requirements. Ensure QA/QC of delivered group product is conducted by individual or by peer review.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with NJ clients, understand their needs, addressing concerns, and ensuring satisfaction with Water/Wastewater solutions.
• Training and Development: Mentor and develop Water/Wastewater team members, promoting professional growth and ensuring the team remains current with industry advancements including collaboration with W/WW Regional Managers in PA, MD, NC and other states where currently conducting work.
• Innovation and Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices, driving continuous improvement and innovation within the Water/Wastewater department including partnering with W/WW Regional Managers in PA, MD, NC and other States where we currently conduct work.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills. Matrix management and remote staff management skills a plus.
• Proven experience in pursuing leads and obtaining new work and clients.
• Deep understanding of water/wastewater NJ codes, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully managing complex engineering programs.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders. Strong presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to analyze financial reports and set business objectives

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in Water/Wastewater design, engineering, and project management.
• 5+ years of management experience in leadership capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
• PE License Required.

Compensation is a base salary range of $147,000 - $242,000 annually or commensurate of experience, plus exceptional benefits package and potential company equity.

Interested candidates should forward a resume (MS Word attachment preferred) plus a brief email describing your relevant experience and reasons for your interest to: . Or you may call  for more information. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

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