Virginia Business Team Leader - Water/Wastewater

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Garver
Garver provides engineering services for infrastructure, water, and energy projects across the U.S.
Lead and grow Garver's Virginia water/wastewater practice, managing projects and client development.
9 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Newport News, VA
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
business development
project delivery
risk management
financial planning
client interaction
team hiring
  • Work with Garver’s proposal team to lead the pursuit capture of top line revenue generating projects.
  • Oversee the delivery of the projects while focused on risk management and profitability.
  • Lead business development activities including direct client interaction and engagement
  • Develop a business/financial plan for the Virginia Water Services market.
  • Oversee the hiring of a team of Project Managers to assist in the execution of the Business plan.
What you bring
pe virginia
bachelor eng
water design
project leader
ms office
8 years
  • Previous experience having been in responsible charge of designs, including detailed plans and specifications, for water and wastewater collection, distribution, pumping, and/or treatment projects
  • Bachelor degree in civil, biological, or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Additionally, the candidate should have the technical competencies to serve as a project leader and technical advisor on water and wastewater projects.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, and Outlook
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Virginia.
  • The ability and desire to not only develop new and existing clients, but to build a Water Business Line practice, growing resources to open and manage a new Garver office
  • Strong understanding of the multi-disciplined practices (i.e. process, surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control) required for the implementation of water and wastewater infrastructure improvements
  • 8 or more years of similar technical experience in the water sector with no less than three years of experience in project/team leadership
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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