Water Resources Practice Lead

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Garver
Garver provides engineering services for infrastructure, water, and energy projects across the U.S.
Lead civil engineers in stormwater design, manage projects, and develop client relations
5 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area
Hybrid
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Consulting
Design
Project Management
Construction services
Sector Specialisms
Aviation
Transportation
Buildings
Federal
Water and Wastewater Services
Surveying
Environmental Services
Planning
Role
What you would be doing
stormwater design
project management
client relations
proposal development
software utilization
team supervision
  • Communicate effectively with field personnel, office staff, and clients.
  • Foster trust and unity within the project team.
  • Supervise and review Project Managers and support staff.
  • Provide day-to-day technical and project management oversight and mentoring.
  • Maintain technical competency and stay updated on industry regulations and trends.
  • Manage and coordinates project teams for stormwater-related projects.
  • Conduct monthly project tracking and workload projections.
  • Ensure high-quality design and production.
  • Identify staffing needs and develop project work plans.
  • Develop and maintain client relationships for large-scale flood control, master planning, and other related drainage and water resources projects.
  • Lead proposal preparation and participate in project interviews.
  • Utilize engineering software and tools (such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Stormwater Management Modeling) to create detailed project designs and specifications.
  • Acquire leads and identify new market opportunities.
  • Participate in professional organizations to increase firm visibility and establish a network.
What you bring
cfm
pe
stormwise
swmm
leadership
10+ years
  • Strong technical knowledge of stormwater design principles and best practices.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills
  • 10+ years of experience in civil engineering, with progressive stormwater design project experience, including project management
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Proven ability to win and complete work as a project manager.
  • Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Municipal stormwater experience.
  • Proven experience in stormwater management and related infrastructure projects.
  • Solid understanding of relevant regulations, standards, and permitting processes.
  • Experience with stormwater modeling programs such as Stormwise (formerly ICPR), SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), Autodesk SSA, etc.
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Benefits
Information not given or found
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Since 1961
Years of Expertise
Providing innovative engineering solutions for complex infrastructure projects.
Fastest-Growing
Top Engineering Firm in the U.S.
Consistently ranked as one of the fastest-growing firms in the industry.
  • Specializes in transportation, utilities, and water resources.
  • Helps shape major projects such as large-scale transportation networks, utility systems, and water treatment plants.
  • Operates on a national scale, collaborating with public and private sector clients.
  • Known for a hands-on approach, combining technical excellence with local community understanding.
  • Engineers work on high-profile projects including urban transit systems, water resource management, and renewable energy developments.
Culture + Values
  • employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm
  • people‑first culture driving innovative, client‑first service
  • Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status
  • We’re invested in our people
  • We’re invested in our communities
  • We’re invested in our projects
  • culture that allows you to develop, lead, live well, get rewards and most of all, have fun
Environment + Sustainability
  • no public net-zero target or timeline found on website or LinkedIn
  • offers full-scope environmental services including NEPA documentation, permitting, habitat evaluations, pollution prevention plans, spill prevention and wetlands/stream mitigation
  • performs alignment studies and alternatives analysis to integrate environmental considerations during project development
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No publicly available DEI strategy or gender-related statistics on website or LinkedIn
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