Practice Leader | Water/Wastewater Engineering

A Water and Wastewater Practice Leader at H2M architects + engineers grows, develops, supports and enhances our scope of Water and Wastewater services work in a Doer-Seller role. By providing project management and technical expertise for water/wastewater projects, and client relationship management including business development and coordination of key Water/Wastewater and Municipal services. A Practice Leader is responsible for strategically growing business development efforts along with supporting technical aspects of water/wastewater and municipal projects/operations.

With over 90 years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, H2Ms water and wastewater team designs and implements drinking water treatment systems, distribution networks, wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and collection systems. We support water districts, municipalities, and regional authorities in meeting regulatory requirements and improving system reliability and environmental performance. Our work protects public health, enhances sustainability, and ensures essential services remain resilient for the communities that depend on them.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of strategy for further development in the Water/Wastewater Groups.
• Work with the Market Leader and/or Discipline Director to implement a plan for growth of the market in existing and new service areas, as well as new areas as highlighted in the annual business plan for the Market.
• Financial proficiency in establishing project-related fees and aggressive revenue projections and profit margins is required.
• Ability to manage a team of professionals.
• Working closely with all disciplines to implement and manage projects that fall under the Water/Wastewater group and establish staffing needs, achievable project schedules and meet established deliverable timelines, and produce an excellent work product, all while ensuring client satisfaction with overall services.
• Assist where needed in the preparation of a detailed discipline plan and determine where potential funding opportunities may exist.
• Assist where needed with the marketing team to produce business plan materials pertinent to the market.
• Ensure the H2M standard procedures and processes are being utilized and maintained.
• Attend trade shows, client presentations and meetings, develop articles, blogs, social media, and press releases to help showcase H2M and the Water/Wastewater Group with a goal to promote H2M’s presence in the market and region.
• Prepare/coordinate proposals in conjunction with the marketing and technical staff. Assist with “Go/No Go” decisions for responding to RFP’s. Marshall the necessary resources on proposal opportunities which may involve developing a proposal strategy, writing portions of the proposal, and coordinating efforts of other technical writers to develop a winning proposal.
• Coordinate and communicate with staff to ensure project deadlines and client requirements are being met and provide technical leadership and oversight on the management of project. Work with other managers and water/wastewater professionals to develop scope of work, budgets, and plans for water/wastewater related work.
• Assist with the development efforts of the regional office’s overall growth and development of the staff in the discipline.
• Develop a sense of team with the staff you work alongside and your manager. This will typically involve spending a significant amount of time with the discipline staff, getting to know them and their capabilities. May enlist key people within the firm to assist and drive important discipline-related initiatives.
• Responsible for making sure we provide excellent customer service both internally and externally. Will respond to requests of others as needed and set up a communication protocol for existing and future clients to ensure their needs are met. This includes communication with department managers within the discipline.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, environmental, or chemical engineering is required.
• 15+ years’ experience in the business of consulting Water/Wastewater engineering for municipal, private, and public agency clients
• P.E. required with the ability to gain reciprocity in multiple states in which H2M operates.
• Relevant knowledge of project management, design, construction, operations, and administration of Water/Wastewater infrastructure is required.
• A strong technical background in water/wastewater engineering is required.
• Successful track record of performance for obtaining new clients and in creating new projects for existing clients.

Additional Requirements

• This role requires some travel. Business-related travel may involve visits to project sites, professional events, client locations, and other H2M offices and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
• This is an exempt, salaried role that may occasionally require flexibility outside standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and select holidays, to support project schedules, client needs, and business priorities.

Compensation & Benefits

• The salary range is between $140,000 to $195,000 annually.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match and Profit-Sharing Bonus Program.
• Student loan repayment and tuition assistance to support professional accreditation and continuing education.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, and flextime to Balance Work and Life.
• Access to professional development programs including mentoring, training, and early-career support.
• Active Employee Resource Groups including: Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability, Women’s Initiative, and Young Professionals.
• Check out our full benefits page here .

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