Water Treatment Technical Practice Lead

As the water and wastewater technical practice leader, you will balance a variety of management, project delivery, business development, and technical expert tasks. You’ll be considered a subject matter expert for water and wastewater treatment internally and externally as demonstrated through your project design experience, publications, participation in professional associations, and presentations. The technical practice leader reports to the regional water and wastewater manager.

• Deliver water and wastewater treatment projects (treatment, pumping systems, wells, reservoirs, etc) and use quality management process to minimize risk and maintain quality of work. Participate in risk assessments as well as project failure reviews to identify lessons learned and adjust procedures for subsequent projects. Coordinate with operations staff to assist with workload balancing project management tasks.
• Provide tools, technical guidance, staffing recommendations, quality reviews and reference material related to water and wastewater treatment for Client Service Managers and Project Managers and support staff to adhere to the Quality Program
• Track and communicate trends of relevant bet practices, lessons learned, technological innovations, risk mitigation, competitor differentiators, and project quality review needs. Regular communicate this information through group meetings, presentations, Intranet posts, and emails.

• Ensure core standard specifications, standard details, templates, guidance and other Consor means and methods are current, relevant, and accessible. Manage relevant subject manner on Consor’s intranet.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Business Development to develop strategies for increasing market share, to include R&D opportunities, pilot studies, third party technology validation testing, and adoption and implementation of new technologies and approaches. Coordinate with business development teams as a primary support on strategic pursuits and key teaming discussions. Participate in and support proposal processes.
• Support, advocate for, coach, and review technical practice group participants in their pursuit of subject matter Expert career development paths. Review skills matrix annually to ensure it accurately reflects the capability and skill level of subject matter experts withing the technical practice group.
• Actively engage in relevant professional associations through committee work, authorship of articles, papers, and presentations, and board positions.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil, mechanical, environmental, chemical, construction management, business or public administration, or related field for subject matter area.
• Minimum ten years experience with water and wastewater treatment technical practices and industry engagement
• Proficient in all computer software typically used (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.). CADD, Revit, and other software (GIS, etc.) skills will be considered a plus.
• This office job primarily operates in a professional office and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines. May occasionally be exposed to noise. While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee may include constantly sitting, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and occasional standing, moving, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, and coordination. This job will rarely require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.

What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:  

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package!  

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.  
• Work-Life Fit – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.  

• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.  
• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.  
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee resource groups.   

How Your Career Will Grow:  

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often squiggly. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.  

Why You’ll Love Consor:   

At Consor, you’ll work with a network of water and transportation professionals who specialize in planning, engineering design, structural assessment, and construction services. Across geographies, you’ll have access to the resources and nationwide expertise found in a large consulting firm, while experiencing a community feel at the local level. You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.  

How We Support Diversity:  

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. Throughout our teams and across leadership, Consor pursues an environment in which each employee and prospective employee is treated respectfully, valuing the uniqueness of individuals and differing perspectives and experiences. At the heart of this is ensuring employment practices at Consor provide and promote equal employment and development opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. As such, Consor is an equal opportunity employer and pursues a program of affirmative action across its offices and worksites.  

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at 888-451-6822 ext. 55214. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.  

If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at 888-451-6822 ext. 55214.  

Notice: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks. 

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