Water/Wastewater Section Head

Profile

ECM, a JMT Company, provides a full range of project delivery services for many types of projects and clients. From industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings, to land development and infrastructure projects, our process-driven management methodologies and expertise help deliver projects faster, better and more cost effectively.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated individual, in the West Texas-Southern New Mexico region, who has the desire to lead a mature water and wastewater section in a collaborative and progressive workplace. This position has excellent potential for career advancement including developing and leading the water/wastewater engineering practice in the region and supporting national growth into other regions. This candidate will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, staff development and growth, quality control processes, and business development planning and execution. The candidate will be expected to coordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies and internal staff.

In addition to the technical and project management skills, the successful candidate will have experience with and the desire to fully understand the business side of the practice including business development, client management, financial performance, staff development, and overseeing the quality of our products and services.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Coordinate strategic growth of the section with office manager and other section heads

Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development

Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly

Lead and contribute to the production of proposals and client interviews

Provide leadership to the section and mentor staff

Establish resources staffing needs for the section

Interview and hire staff for the section

Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams

Manage

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program

Professional Engineer License (Texas and ability to obtain through reciprocity)

15 years’ experience in specialized water/wastewater discipline

Project management and business development experience

Qualifications Preferred

Experience working with local West Texas and Southern New Mexico clients at the county and municipal level

Supervisory experience of a consulting business or unit

Demonstrated industry involvement and participation in a significant manner

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Job Competencies

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

Business Acumen

Decision Making

Quality Service

Vision and Strategic Thinking

Managerial Competencies

Managing Performance

Conflict Management

Coaching

Collaboration

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Job Location

El Paso, Texas, United States

Company info

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc