Director of Water Resources

Location: CO - Lakewood

Category: Civil Engineering

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Tags: Engineering - Water/Wastewater

Bowman has an opportunity for a Director of Water Resources to join our team in Lakewood, CO.  

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Oversee the water engineering function of assigned business unit.

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
• Serve as technical advisor by providing senior level input and evaluation on projects.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Responsible for business development activities for current and prospective clients.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Act as advisor to engineering team regarding projects, tasks, and operations.

Do the Work

• Manage and oversee all teams and project in the water resources sector to ensure the work is executed on time, on budget, and in accordance with the client's requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Assist, as needed, in identifying new opportunities and developing new business with current and prospective clients.
• Assist, as needed, with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
• Assist with and lead project execution as needed.
• Train, mentor, develop and supervise engineering staff.
• Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Develop and evaluate standardized criteria for project plans.
• Participate as needed in proposal development.
• Serve as liaison with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Research and collect outstanding monies due from clients.
• Keep current on engineering trends and developments to recommend changes in program or design methods.
• Responsible for quality assurance and quality control as well as P&L of the business unit.
• Strategic planning and business plan development to ensure that company goals are met.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline required.
• Master's degree in civil engineering or related discipline strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration required.
• Fifteen or more (15+) years of engineering experience in water and wastewater treatment to include project management; staff supervision, development, and mentoring; and client relationships.
• Experience with governmental agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in successful management of financial, marketing, human resources and operations aspects of an engineering business unit.

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $140,000 - $160,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected].

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
• Serve as technical advisor by providing senior level input and evaluation on projects.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Responsible for business development activities for current and prospective clients.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Act as advisor to engineering team regarding projects, tasks, and operations.

Do the Work

• Manage and oversee all teams and project in the water resources sector to ensure the work is executed on time, on budget, and in accordance with the client's requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Assist, as needed, in identifying new opportunities and developing new business with current and prospective clients.
• Assist, as needed, with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
• Assist with and lead project execution as needed.
• Train, mentor, develop and supervise engineering staff.
• Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Develop and evaluate standardized criteria for project plans.
• Participate as needed in proposal development.
• Serve as liaison with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Research and collect outstanding monies due from clients.
• Keep current on engineering trends and developments to recommend changes in program or design methods.
• Responsible for quality assurance and quality control as well as P&L of the business unit.
• Strategic planning and business plan development to ensure that company goals are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline required.
• Master's degree in civil engineering or related discipline strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration required.
• Fifteen or more (15+) years of engineering experience in water and wastewater treatment to include project management; staff supervision, development, and mentoring; and client relationships.
• Experience with governmental agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in successful management of financial, marketing, human resources and operations aspects of an engineering business unit.