Western Pennsylvania Regional Practice Lead - Water/Wastewater

Job Description

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA), we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees.

This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure that improves the world!

We are currently seeking a senior professional to lead the firm’s strategic water / wastewater initiatives within the western Pennsylvania area market.

This position will play a vital role in expanding our water / wastewater presence in western Pennsylvania, hiring and mentoring staff, and helping guide the overall direction of our growth and expansion in western Pennsylvania as well as supporting growth throughout the company.

The successful candidate must be energetic and have the ability to mentor and lead teams throughout western Pennsylvania and throughout WRA’s market areas.

In addition, they must have a demonstrated ability to pursue and manage water / wastewater projects with the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN), Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) as well as water and sewer authorities within the region.

This is a unique opportunity to help establish and grow a market for a leading multi-disciplined A&E firm. The successful candidate should possess strong business development skills while working collaboratively with multi-disciplined teams throughout the company.

Leadership responsibilities include : operating with integrity and sound business principles, providing practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing the western Pennsylvania regional water / wastewater practice.

This is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Requirements :

The successful applicant must possess the following :

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in the A&E industry leading multi-disciplined experts.
• Track record of developing and growing markets and cultivating outstanding internal and external relationships
• Ability to manage and mentor staff of all levels, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Excellent communication and business development skills including writing proposals, scopes of work, scheduling, and budgets for projected work
• Demonstrated experience leading water / wastewater contracts (within Pennsylvania a plus)
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Pennsylvania PE preferred
• Excellent reputation as a water / wastewater professional
• Positive attitude and willingness to work with others

Benefits :

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer :

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Position # 1616