Group Manager - Public Infrastructure

Description

• Supporting technical efforts for business development, including preparation of responses to RFPs and SOQs, presentation materials, and coordination of office resources.
• Building relationships and growing business in the public sector.
• Meeting with cities, counties, and local agencies for business development purposes.
• Preparing reports for and advising senior management on group activities.
• Managing direct reports, including recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Developing business by marketing to existing clients as well as identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
• Developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Leading the regional practice for the Lead & Copper Rule Revision.
• Reviewing major work orders and approving project budgets.
• Participating in professional and industry organizations to enhance company visibility and engagement.
• Ensuring quality assurance for group deliverables.
• Leading a team of design engineering professionals to produce construction plans, specifications, and estimates for public works projects.
• Creating, maintaining, and improving internal processes within the group.
• Building a practice to support O&M for municipal utility districts, asset management and condition assessment programs, and managing the Construction Phase Services group.

Requirements

• Previous experience managing direct reports.
• Experience developing operational and quality improvement processes.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client and team relationships.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated success leading business development efforts and growing service lines.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering design for public works projects.
• Previous experience working within or alongside a municipal Public Works department.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance