Midwest Drinking Water Area Practice Leader

Overview Brown and Caldwell (BC) has an exciting opportunity as Midwest Area Drinking Water Practice Leader to help us grow our portfolio of drinking water clients and projects. The Area Practice Leader (APL) will drive growth in the Drinking Water Practice to support the Midwest Area's strategic goals, lead major drinking water projects, and ensure exceptional client service. The APL is a key member of the drinking water team, responsible for understanding regional trends and creating technical differentiation while serving as a conduit between the Drinking Water Practice and the Business Unit (BU). The ideal candidate is an established leader in the drinking water industry with strong collaboration skills. The APL collaborates with BC roles including the Regional Practice Lead (RPL), Project Managers, Client Service Managers, and Subject Matter Experts. Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Midwest Area Dringking Water Practice Leader role as described by BC. Responsibilities Develop and drive Area practice strategy – Collaborate with the RPL, Practice, and BU Leaders to develop drinking water strategy for the Area. Analyze market trends, competition, client needs, and opportunities, aligning with BU and National Practice strategies and prioritizing resources. Use input from Client Service Teams and technical sales to inform the national Drinking Water Practice vision and strategy. Participate in annual Area business planning. Drive external visibility and brand projection within the Area – Lead BC’s brand representation related to the Drinking Water Practice and market. Partner with the RPL, Growth Leaders, and Client Service Managers to incorporate strategic messaging, highlight people, projects, and solutions at conferences, seminars, workshops, client meetings, and to raise team member visibility. Drive business development based on client needs – Coordinate with the RPL, Area operations and growth leads, and Client Service Teams to drive practice growth. Recommend technical resources to engage with clients and raise awareness of resonant solutions. Build capacity for quality delivery in alignment with BU and strategy – Identify Area staffing needs and recruit for the Drinking Water Practice. Coordinate with the Practice to drive talent strategy, including recruiting efforts and ongoing development to support current and future growth. Support enterprise recruiting as needed. Bring technical advantage to the sales process – Participate in go/no-go decisions to stay aligned with strategy and resource priorities. Engage technical resources and standards to identify efficiencies and client-centric solutions. Inform project org charts to build skills and qualifications that support current and future sales and delivery. Qualifications and Experience B.S. or M.S. in engineering or a related field is required. Professional registration is preferred. Minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in environmental services or water utility and/or consulting industry is required. Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally (verbal and written) to technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to demonstrate business acumen to guide decisions on assignments of personnel and technical approaches to support business unit growth. Ability to demonstrate experience in guiding technical strategy for a large portfolio of projects and aligning staff to those projects. Up to 30% travel. Salary, Location, and Travel Salary range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be adjusted based on skills, experience, and education. Location B: Salary $160,000 – $219,000. You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter. Benefits and Other Compensation We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, and long-term care insurance. See our full list of benefits. About Brown and Caldwell Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have delivered leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice to our clients and to our employees, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. For more information, visit This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test. Equal Opportunity Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. 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