Associate Director, Water-Wastewater
Prime Ae Group, Inc.
Lead growth and delivery of water/wastewater projects in central and southern Ohio.
4 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Columbus, OH
Hybrid
Company Size
303 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction Services
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Architecture
Engineering
Construction Management & Inspection (CMCI)
Federal
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Transportation
Civil Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
technical oversight
project leadership
client relationships
business development
water distribution
wastewater treatment
- Lead the pursuit of new water/wastewater opportunities, including public clients (municipal, state, federal), from Go/No-Go decision through proposal development and project execution.
- Provide technical oversight and project leadership: review scope, budgets, schedules, deliverables, quality control, and client engagements.
- Maintain and grow client relationships, influence long-term program wins, and represent the firm in industry associations and stakeholder engagements.
- Coordinate with marketing, operations, and regional leadership to shape and execute business development strategies in the Ohio/Kentucky market.
- Drive staff recruitment and development for the practice area, support team growth, promote technical excellence, and ensure consistent operational standards.
- Manage and mentor project teams delivering water distribution systems, wastewater collection/treatment, pump stations, stormwater infrastructure, and water quality initiatives.
What you bring
project delivery
leadership
business development
civil engineering
professional engineer
12+ years
- Strong technical project delivery experience including planning, design, modeling (H/H, stormwater, sewer), regulatory compliance, and system improvements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, lead teams, and engage clients effectively.
- Demonstrated business development experience with public-sector water/wastewater clients and an established network of contacts.
- B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering (M.S. preferred).
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Ohio or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Minimum of 12+ years of experience in water resources, wastewater, or environmental engineering, with at least 3–5 years in project or functional leadership.
- National Yet Local: Enjoy the resources of a big firm with the agility and client intimacy of local offices.
- Full-Career Support: Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical specialist to project leadership.
- Meaningful Impact: Work on projects—from community centers and hospitals to federal, transportation, and water systems—that tangibly improve lives.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 2007
Year Established
The company was established in 2007, marking the beginning of its journey as a regional design office.
Top 500 Firms
ENR Ranking
Consistently ranked among the top 500 firms by ENR, showcasing national engineering excellence.
Nine Eastern States
geographic Reach
The company operates across nine eastern states, combining regional expertise with cohesive delivery.
- Specializing in architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical and structural engineering, the firm integrates multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.
- The company’s portfolio spans transportation corridors, water and wastewater systems, commercial and institutional buildings, and municipal infrastructure.
- Strategic acquisitions, such as Prosser, Connelly & Wicker, have expanded its capabilities in civil and utility sectors across the Southeast.
- Typical projects include highway design, bridge inspection, MEP and roof systems consulting, plus water-resource and surveying services.
- The company fosters a culture of collaboration, trust, and respect.
- Committed to high-quality service through innovation and professionalism.
- Champions integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
- Promotes a team-oriented environment empowering employees for excellence.
2050
Net-Zero Target
The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating a long-term commitment to combating climate change.
- dedicated to implementing sustainable design solutions that minimize environmental impact.
- has established clear goals to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in their operations and projects.
- incorporates green building practices and energy-efficient designs in their projects.
- assesses environmental impacts and aims to incorporate sustainability into every project.
- The company is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, promoting equal opportunities for all.
- The company strives to ensure gender parity and an equitable workforce through various initiatives.
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