One Water Midwest Business Unit Leader

We are excited to announce that we will be undergoing a selection process for a Business Unit Leader (BUL) in our One Water Midwest business unit. This role is critical to strengthening client partnerships, driving strategic growth, and delivering high-quality projects that reflect Mead & Hunt’s commitment to excellence.

At Mead & Hunt, we take pride in being a nationally recognized, employee‑owned consulting firm where leaders have a direct impact on the success of our people, clients, and communities. We foster a collaborative, values‑driven culture that emphasizes trust, innovation, and long‑term relationships.

As a Business Unit Leader, you will play a key role in shaping the direction of the One Water Midwest business unit, mentoring high‑performing teams, and advancing meaningful projects that improve water/wastewater projects and infrastructure across the region.

• Develop business and marketing plans and is responsible for meeting business plan goals
• Monitors financial metrics and makes adjustments when required
• Identifies and recommends resource needs to group leader
• Monitors and controls staff productivity; approves position requisitions
• Conducts annual performance appraisals for direct reports
• Assesses client satisfaction, conducts regular check‑ins with clients, and follows up with action items
• Leads marketing efforts including proposals, client presentations, go/no‑go decisions
• Is responsible for project administration issues (i.e. legal and contract issues etc.)
• Implements and monitors QA/QC plan
• Coordinates with group leaders, business unit leaders, and department managers both within and outside the assigned business unit
• Oversees all employees in the assigned business unit; however, direct reports consist of managers of departments within the assigned business unit
• Other duties as assigned

This position requires travel, overnight stays, and evening or weekend work as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a professional field from an accredited college or university
• At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in consulting or related field

• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in consulting or related field
• Appropriate professional registration(s)

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.