South Florida Water Practice Lead

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field.

We are actively looking for a Water Resources Practice Lead to join our South Florida Business unit and can be located out of our Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or West Palm Beach offices.

As part of the Water Group, the Water Resources Practice Lead works with national and regional water leaders to formulate and implement strategies to grow our market share in the stormwater / water resources market.

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

About Moffatt & Nichol :

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors, and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight.

For the 3rd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.

S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.

We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim.

The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in several primary practice areas - ports and harbors;

coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Duties and responsibilities :

• Lead the growth, innovation, project delivery, and client success for M&N's stormwater / water resource business in the geographic market in Florida with a focus on South Florida while working as a team with current regional and national water practice leads.
• Dynamically manage / mentor a team of technical practitioners and mid-level "seller-doers".
• Develop new client relationships and enhance existing ones.
• Oversee delivery of stormwater / water resources projects of the highest quality for our clients.
• Identify personnel to recruit to help capture and deliver projects for these market sectors.
• Attract the best industry talent by fostering a work environment that is collaborative, inclusive, and diverse and invites broad, creative thinking to craft a more attractive place to work, grow, and thrive.
• Draw upon the firm's geographic reach and market sector penetration to grow the water practice.
• Deploy our unique expertise and perspective to create new value for clients and provide civic and industry leadership within the local geographic market.

Other duties :

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering; required.
• Master's Degree in Water Resources Engineering; preferred.
• 15+ years of professional experience related to Stormwater / Water Resources engineering; required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Florida or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire; required.
• Strong client and project delivery experience in the Stormwater / Water Resources market sector. State / Local Municipal experience in South Florida preferred.
• Understanding of the appropriate regional stormwater / water resources market, including FEMA flood hazard mitigation / funding, USACE project implementation, conveyance systems, resilience planning, stormwater management as well as other industry trends, drivers, and clients.
• Technical understanding of stormwater / water resources, drainage / surface water, and flood management.
• Demonstrated experience of leadership, personal accountability, persistence, and being goal-oriented.
• Commitment to internal and external client service.
• Motivational; innovative mindset; excellent leadership and mentoring / teaching skills; collaborative, drives consensus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Spanish speaking capability.
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171.
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire.

Physical requirements :

Majority of work is office-based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement :

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex / gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law.

Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

EEO is the LAW

If you need more information or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources at (562) 590-6500 or TTY / TDD users please call 711.

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