Regional Water Market Segment Leader

Dewberry is currently seeking a Regional Water Market Segment Leader for our Western U.S. Region.  The role includes leadership and market access responsibilities, leading business strategy to develop new client work, maintain existing client relationships, and execute a successful long-term growth strategy consistent with enterprise goals. The Candidate will develop and leverage relationships to position Dewberry to perform water consulting services throughout the western United States. The candidate will support a growing West Region water team with respect to operations and business development leadership. The candidate will work with Dewberry leadership across the Water Market Segment to support the enterprise strategy.

This is an opportunity to influence long-term water practice growth and strategic direction while leading and collaborating with a team of outstanding professionals.

The successful candidate will be an engineer with a diverse background and experience in developing and executing water and wastewater treatment, conveyance, storage, and pumping projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals.  This position offers potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to assist our clients in solving their most challenging problems.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend.  Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

• Establishes and successfully executes local and regional strategies aimed at sustained long-term growth of Dewberry’s water practice
• Increases Dewberry’s visibility in the public sector water business through active participation in national, state and local professional associations and community organizations.
• Supports, participates in, and contributes to the national Water Market Segment strategic planning and execution
• Directs business development and marketing efforts including oversight of positioning, proposal development, pricing, terms and conditions, contracts, and contract negotiations.
• Fosters a team environment while leveraging assets of the west region and the Water Market Segment to position, win, and oversee successful execution of water project work.
• Supports recruiting efforts aligned with regional and national water market growth strategies
• Leads a growing staff of engineers and technicians.
• Participates in personnel decisions and manages personnel.
• Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting the water business and recommends new practices or changes to internal programs.

• B.S. Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering field; Master’s Degree in Engineering is a plus.
• Colorado or California Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain.
• 20+ years’ experience with increasing levels of responsibility for public sector water work.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Strong client management and business development skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A recognized area of technical expertise is a plus.
• Successful track record of building client relationships in the water industry with a reputation for responsiveness and exceptional client service.
• Proven experience in planning, design and construction of water infrastructure.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employee’s. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

The projected range for this position is $221,000-$329,500 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.