What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Management Services Team Leader position at Garver Engineering?
- Develop and execute a business and financial plan for Garver's Utility Management Services practice.
- Lead business development efforts, including direct engagement with clients outside Garver's existing Water Business Line footprint.
- Collaborate closely with Garver's regional Water Business Line teams on business development activities within our established footprint.
- Partner with Garver's marketing and business development team to lead pursuit and capture efforts for top-line revenue-generating projects.
- Oversee the hiring and growth of a Utility Management Services team to support execution of the business plan.
- Provide leadership for project delivery with a strong focus on risk management and profitability.
- Build Garver's visibility and reputation in the industry through participation in professional committees and by presenting at state and national conferences.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Master's degree preferred).
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
- 15-20 years of progressive technical experience in planning and delivering utility management services, such as infrastructure condition assessments, asset management, financial studies and funding, business operations optimization, capital planning, and program management
- Demonstrated ability to grow, manage, and mentor a Utility Management Services team.
- Solid project management background, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, client coordination, and risk management.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
- Familiarity with tools such as ArcGIS, CMMS, and hydraulic modeling software.
- Experience working with municipal or investor-owned utilities, public works departments, or engineering consulting firms.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
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