Drinking Water Treatment Practice Leader

Reports to: Practices Director – Treatment & FacilitiesDirect Reports: NoneLocation Options: Grand Forks, ND; Bismark, ND; Rapid City, SD; Fargo, ND; Maple Grove, MN; Sioux Falls, SD; Lehi, UT; Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Bozeman, MT; Great Falls, MT; Billings, MT; Des Moines, IAFunctionThe AE2S Drinking Water Treatment Practice Leader will serve as the strategic technical leader who shapes how we deliver solutions, differentiates the practice in the market, and anticipates the evolving needs of the communities and clients AE2S serves. In summary, the practice leaders at AE2S focus on the Technologies, Trends, and Training for their respective practices.In this role, you will champion technical excellence, guide the evolution of our service offerings, and drive innovation across our drinking water treatment portfolio. You will develop and execute a forward-thinking practice strategy—one that strengthens technical quality, enhances market position, and ensures we pursue and win the right work.As our Drinking Water Treatment Practice Leader, your primary focus will be advancing what we deliver for our clients and how we deliver it. You will leverage market and trend intelligence to position the practice for sustained success, lead pursuit strategy with a focus on technical differentiation, and serve as a technical leader who inspires teams and clients alike.The successful candidate will lead the growth of the Drinking Water Treatment Practice by collaborating with Operations Managers across eight states to hire and develop the appropriate staff to deliver successful projects and by partnering with Client Program Leaders to build the business development teams necessary to identify and develop lasting client relationships.The AE2S Drinking Water Treatment Practice includes engineers and designers who plan, evaluate, design, and oversee construction of drinking water treatment projects. Our engineers and designers are experts in their field, continuously working to improve project delivery for AE2S clients in the areas of:Drinking water treatmentSource water infrastructure design (surface water intakes and groundwater wells)Treatment planning / facility planningDrinking water regulationsTreatment residualsDistribution system water qualityResponsibilitiesLeadershipOrganizes and motivates the Drinking Water Treatment team while actively supporting and advocating for Company mission, vision, and initiativesPromotes the desired AE2S culture by leading through exampleDraws out the best in employees within the Practice Leader’s sphere of influenceManages a healthy, constructive tension between project execution and internal priorities and recognizes when adjustment is required to maintain balanceEstablishes high expectations and constructively leads the team in accomplishing the goalsStrategic PlanningDevelops Practice Strategic Plans with specific goals and initiatives, and drives implementation in collaboration with the Practices DirectorCoordinates with the Operations Mangers, Client Program Leaders, and other Practice Leaders to evaluate business plans associated with geographic growth opportunities and staffing resourcesAnalyzes global decisions for alignment to the AE2S strategic planTechnical Innovation and ResourcesImplements activities that drive knowledge creation and disseminationAssesses the firm’s technical competitive position relative to other firms and organizations to identify approaches that will improve the firm’s market shareDevelops new service offerings in alignment with client needs and expectationsWorks with Operations Managers to identify technical resources needed to augment, mentor, and train staff on the pursuit and delivery of technical solutionsManages and coordinates internal and external technical content, presentations, and professional society engagementTrendsIdentifies and clearly describes technical trends to key geographic business development staffEvaluates and prioritizes trends relative to our client’s needsDevelops strategies to implement prioritized trends to enhance service offeringsBusiness DevelopmentProvides technical leadership to business development efforts and project pursuit teamsSupports key business development activities and project pursuits Supports annual geographic market assessments and development of sales goals for the PracticeManages and coordinates the Practice opportunity pipeline in VantagepointIndicators of SuccessDevelopment and implementation of the Practice’s strategic initiativesContinued and expanded technical thought leadership in the marketplaceContinued improvement and growth of the Practice’s Employee-OwnersAnnual Practice sales goals and personal utilization are met or exceededQuantitative growth of Practice services into new geographies and for new clientsBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or directly related fieldRegistration as a Professional Engineer, functional equivalent, or ability to obtain within six months8+ years of experience in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering professional environment2+ years of progressive management experienceDemonstrated track record of technical excellenceProven ability to communicate effectively with clients, the public, and other employeesProven ability to manage clients, win new clients, and retain clientsAbility to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business developmentPreferred QualificationsProven ability to lead internal initiatives and external projects including functioning productively as part of a project teamProven ability to effectively manage multiple initiatives simultaneouslyProven ability to work remotely and manage projects, clients, and project team membersProven ability to maintain and model exemplary reputation for integrity, fairness, reliability, good judgment, and aptitude among peers, management, and staffProven ability to work well with diverse groupsProven ability to make decisions and delegate appropriatelyPhysical RequirementsAbility to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrainAbility to stand or sit for prolonged periods of timeOccasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twistOccasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weightMay require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 poundsAbility to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwearMay require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workloadMay be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of townElevate Your Career with AE2S – Award-Winning Culture and Unmatched BenefitsAdvanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental consulting engineering firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.Significant Opportunities to Grow and AdvanceGreat Culture and Spirit where Creativity is FosteredCore Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its EmployeesLarge, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest TechnologyFamily-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life BalanceAE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!100-percent paid Family Health Insurance 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision InsuranceDiscretionary Bonus PlanEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Matching 401(k) Contributions Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past ExperiencePaid Parental LeaveWellness ProgramAnticipated Starting Salary: $110,000 - $165,000 per year DOE (Compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, etc.) Position will remain posted until filledAE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Disability Employer