Utility Management Services Team Leader

Utility Management Services Team Leader – Garver

Location:

Position may be based out of any Garver office location.

Garver is seeking a Utility Management Services Team Leader to drive the growth of our services supporting municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, water supply, and reuse utilities. This leader will play a pivotal role in helping communities strengthen their utility systems through asset management, strategic planning, financial planning, program management, capital planning, scheduling, organizational effectiveness, IT governance, data visualization, and operational excellence.

• Develop and execute a business and financial plan for Garver’s Utility Management Services practice.
• Lead business development efforts, including direct engagement with clients outside Garver’s existing Water Business Line footprint.
• Collaborate closely with Garver’s regional Water Business Line teams on business development activities within our established footprint.
• Partner with Garver’s marketing and business development team to lead pursuit and capture efforts for top‑line revenue‑generating projects.
• Oversee the hiring and growth of a Utility Management Services team to support execution of the business plan.
• Provide leadership for project delivery with a strong focus on risk management and profitability.
• Build Garver’s visibility and reputation in the industry through participation in professional committees and by presenting at state and national conferences.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 15–20 years of progressive technical experience in planning and delivering utility management services, such as infrastructure condition assessments, asset management, financial studies and funding, business operations optimization, capital planning, and program management.
• Demonstrated ability to grow, manage, and mentor a Utility Management Services team.
• Solid project management background, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, client coordination, and risk management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• Familiarity with tools such as ArcGIS, CMMS, and hydraulic modeling software.
• Experience working with municipal or investor‑owned utilities, public works departments, or engineering consulting firms.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.

Garver offers programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education, highly competitive salaries, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program that promotes work‑life balance. Garver invests in people and places they call home.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.