Wastewater Practice Leader

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Leadership Level: Senior Technical & Business Development Leadership

Wastewater Practice Leader

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Leadership Level: Senior Technical & Business Development Leadership

We are seeking an experienced Wastewater Practice Leader to lead and expand our wastewater practice throughout Arizona and the Southwest. This individual will serve as a strategic leader responsible for client development, project delivery, team growth, and market expansion while overseeing some of the region's most impactful wastewater infrastructure programs.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in wastewater collection, conveyance, treatment, and rehabilitation projects, along with a proven track record of business development, client management, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic growth of the wastewater practice throughout Arizona.
• Develop and execute market growth plans and business development initiatives.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with municipal clients, utilities, and regional stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities, contracts, and master service agreements.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to public-sector clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities, water districts, and regulatory agencies.
• Lead proposal efforts, interview presentations, contract negotiations, and project pursuits.
• Support annual revenue growth and backlog development goals.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to expand market presence across the Southwest region.

• Provide executive oversight and technical leadership on wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Guide project teams through planning, design, permitting, construction, and program management.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Serve as Project Director, Program Manager, or Client Service Manager on key projects.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering staff.
• Build and lead high-performing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide coaching and career development opportunities for project managers and technical staff.
• Foster a collaborative, client-focused, and growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible wastewater engineering experience.
• Proven experience managing and delivering municipal wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Established relationships within the Arizona municipal market.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client management.
• Experience leading project teams and mentoring engineering staff.
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Experience leading a wastewater practice, department, or business unit.
• Existing relationships with municipalities across the Phoenix metropolitan area.
• Experience overseeing treatment plants, lift stations, force mains, collection systems, and capital improvement programs.
• Active involvement in WEF, AZ Water, APWA, ACEC, or other relevant industry organizations.
• Track record of winning and managing large-scale municipal programs.

• Wastewater treatment plant expansions and upgrades
• Collection system rehabilitation programs
• Lift stations and pump stations
• Force mains and interceptor sewer systems
• Biosolids and resource recovery facilities
• Capital Improvement Programs (CIP)
• Municipal master planning and asset management initiatives
• Design-build and alternative delivery projects

• Opportunity to lead and grow a regional wastewater practice.
• Significant influence on business strategy and market expansion.
• Access to major municipal and infrastructure projects throughout Arizona.
• Competitive executive-level compensation package.
• Performance bonuses and business development incentives.
• Employee ownership or equity opportunities (where applicable).
• Leadership development and succession planning opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.