Water Resources Practice Lead

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships for large-scale flood control, master planning, and other related drainage and water resources projects.
• Acquire leads and identify new market opportunities.
• Lead proposal preparation and participate in project interviews.
• Manage and coordinates project teams for stormwater-related projects.
• Supervise and review Project Managers and support staff.
• Provide day-to-day technical and project management oversight and mentoring.
• Ensure high-quality design and production.
• Utilize engineering software and tools (such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Stormwater Management Modeling) to create detailed project designs and specifications.
• Conduct monthly project tracking and workload projections.
• Identify staffing needs and develop project work plans.
• Communicate effectively with field personnel, office staff, and clients.
• Maintain technical competency and stay updated on industry regulations and trends.
• Participate in professional organizations to increase firm visibility and establish a network.
• Foster trust and unity within the project team.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
• Experience with stormwater modeling programs such as Stormwise (formerly ICPR), SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), Autodesk SSA, etc.
• Proven experience in stormwater management and related infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of stormwater design principles and best practices.
• Solid understanding of relevant regulations, standards, and permitting processes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to win and complete work as a project manager.
• Municipal stormwater experience.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program;
Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people‑first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status.

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