Water Systems Consulting (WSC) is rising to today’s complex water challenges by putting people first in every solution we create. We are an integrated engineering, project delivery, construction management, and strategic communication consulting firm delivering our clients’ most challenging One Water solutions from concept to completion. It is through the diversity of our clients, their communities, and our team that we find the most innovative solutions and leave everything we touch better than when we found it.
WSC is seeking a Construction Management Practice Leader to build, expand, and lead multi-disciplinary Construction Management teams in the successful delivery of a diverse range of water, recycled water, and wastewater infrastructure projects including treatment plants, pump stations, tanks, and pipelines. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of WSC’s Construction Management practice by fostering client relationships, leading project teams, and mentoring staff.
This position will be in California, preferably based in one of our established office locations in Southern California including San Diego, Orange County, and Ontario.
What You Will Do
- Lead strategy, business planning, growth, and day-to-day operations for WSC’s Construction Management practice including recruiting, staff mentoring and development, business development and marketing, project leadership, client relationship management, risk management, quality assurance, and workload allocation.
- Assume the primary role of overseeing project leadership by administering and managing contracts for both WSC and respective clients. Oversee and direct construction projects on site, from conception to completion.
- Lead and develop multi-disciplinary construction management teams in the delivery of a wide range of water, wastewater, recycled water, and storm water infrastructure projects.
- Manage ongoing projects to maintain scope, schedule, communications, budget, and manage risk, ensuring effective, efficient and successful project delivery.
- Serve as the lead CM on projects, including but not limited to project management, meeting facilitation, alternatives analysis, dispute resolution, and decision making.
- Develop detailed construction management plans and project approaches.
- Develop, maintain, and implement project QA/QC plans, document control standards and other project documentation.
- Prepare high-quality written work products including technical memoranda, daily reports, as-built drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Lead project pursuits including proposal development and interview preparation.
- Lead client service management to develop new client relationships, strengthen existing client relationships, and identify future business opportunities.
- Maintain active communication and build rapport with clients, community members, subconsultants, and end customers throughout the construction process.
- Liaison with regulatory agencies, public officials, and others.
- Lead presentations to boards, city councils, the public, and the media.
- Manage and mentor team members and project professionals.
- Attend industry events and conferences as required for client networking and partnering opportunities.
- Monitor and take responsibility for revenue generation and profitability.
What You Bring
- A passion for water, with an emphasis on creating multi-benefit solutions for communities and the environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering field preferred.
- PMP and CCM registration highly desirable.
- Proficient with MS Office, Primavera P6, and construction management software.
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the construction of water, wastewater and/or recycled water facilities.
- Working knowledge of water industry standards and regulations as they pertain to the construction of water, wastewater, and recycled water construction.
- Valid California Class C license with a clean driving record.
- OSHA 30 required.
- Safety and quality training / certifications preferred.
Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $230,000 annually and may be more or less depending on experience.
Who We Are
At WSC, we foster a people-centric culture where we care deeply about client relationships and see our coworkers as part of a big family. We have received recognition as one of the Best Places to Work and as a Fast-Growing Firm by Inc. Magazine’s national workplace survey and our staff. We believe there are always opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, and we prioritize supporting each other in that process.
We make it easy for you to enjoy the work you love by providing great benefits. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, ESOP (employee stock ownership plan), employer paid short- and long-term disability, holiday pay, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, fitness, and health benefits program, we have you covered! Learn more about the benefits we offer at https://betterwaterfuture.com/benefits/
WSC is committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture. As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, generic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws
