West Water Sr Sector Manager

About This Role

This role involves managing project execution, client relations, and business growth for a large operating unit within the water sector. The manager will provide leadership and guidance to staff, ensuring quality, client satisfaction, and project profitability goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Assist managers in identifying staffing needs based on future workload and manpower projections
• Review and approve/disapprove recommendations for staff recruitment, hiring, transfers, terminations, and salary adjustments
• Conduct semi-annual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with direct reports
• Provide staff with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development
• Assist managers in developing project work plans and participate in reviews of schedules, budgets, and milestones
• Monitor and enforce compliance with established quality control standards and review project QC plans
• Participate in the development of annual and strategic plans for the area of responsibility
• Actively pursue new project opportunities by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients
• Conduct contract negotiations with clients and subconsultants
• Monitor project performance to ensure project profitability and manage accounts receivable and client billings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in field of practice
• Professional registration in field of practice (P.E., P.G., PLS, R.A., or RLA)
• 15 years of experience since B.S. with at least 3 years in project or operational management
• Excellent technical and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage individuals and teams
• Ability to provide leadership and manage project production
• Skilled at promoting the firm and negotiating advantageous contracts
• Business vision and excellent communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in field of practice. Post graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus.
• 15 years of experience since B.S., with at least three of these years in positions with project management or operational management responsibilities.

Nice to Have

• Post graduate degree
• Management coursework and/or MBA

Benefits