Build and Lead a Water Utility Infrastructure Practice — Dallas, TX
We’re partnering with a highly respected engineering firm to identify a senior leader who’s ready to build, lead, and grow a water utility infrastructure office in Dallas. This is a rare opportunity to step into a true ownership-minded role—shaping strategy, developing talent, and expanding a high-impact practice serving municipal and utility clients across North Texas.
As the office leader and team leader, you’ll oversee operations, mentor and grow a multidisciplinary team, serve as a technical authority, and act as a trusted advisor to clients. If you’re energized by building teams, elevating people, and delivering complex infrastructure projects, this role offers both influence and long-term growth.
What You’ll Own
Practice & Team Leadership
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Lead day-to-day operations for the Dallas water utility infrastructure practice
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Oversee workflow, staffing plans, utilization, and profitability
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Prepare monthly staffing and financial forecasts with a forward-looking outlook
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Maintain visibility into project performance, billings, and margins
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Partner with senior leadership to align resources and drive growth
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Identify hiring needs and play a key role in recruiting top engineering talent
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Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and engaged team culture
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Lead performance reviews and support employee development and retention
Staff Development & Mentorship
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Actively mentor Engineers and Project Managers at all career stages
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Build technical depth and leadership capability across the team
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Develop Project Managers into well-rounded leaders of scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships
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Coach PMs on proposals, fee development, billing, and financial performance
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Create and track individualized development plans and progression timelines
Technical Leadership
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Provide technical leadership across drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects
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Lead and oversee studies, designs, and complex utility infrastructure solutions
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Anticipate and resolve technical challenges to keep projects moving efficiently
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Serve as a go-to technical resource for both staff and clients
Project & Financial Management
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Lead proposal development, fee negotiations, and contract execution
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Monitor project financial performance and guide PMs toward consistent delivery
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Ensure schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met across all projects
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Contribute to overall group and cross-discipline profitability
Quality & Client Engagement
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Ensure rigorous technical review and quality control at all project stages
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Leverage firmwide expertise to deliver best-in-class solutions
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Build long-term, trusted relationships with municipal and utility clients
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Identify expansion opportunities with existing clients and support new pursuits
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Partner with business development and sales teams to grow the practice
What Our Client Is Looking For
Education & Credentials
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
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REQUIRED: Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas
Experience
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10+ years of utility infrastructure engineering experience
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Strong background in water and wastewater treatment facilities, distribution and collection systems, and lift stations
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Proven history of high client satisfaction and repeat work
Leadership & Business Acumen
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Confident, positive communicator at all organizational levels
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Demonstrated success leading, mentoring, and developing teams
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Experience supporting proposals, presentations, and winning new work
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Ability to contribute to business planning, growth strategy, and practice expansion
Technical & Market Presence
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Strong track record of profitable project delivery
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Established relationships with local municipalities and utility clients
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
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Build your own team and shape the Dallas office’s future
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Visible leadership role with real influence and autonomy
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Strong, people-first culture with excellent benefits
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Long-term growth potential within a respected engineering firm