Location: Jackson, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $200,000+
Service Specialists Recruiting Agency is partnering with a leading engineering consulting firm to identify an experienced Practice Leader – Water/Wastewater to lead the growth and development of its water/wastewater practice.
Position Overview
This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced water/wastewater professional who enjoys building relationships, developing teams, and driving business growth. The Practice Leader will oversee the strategic direction, business development, technical delivery, and overall growth of the water/wastewater practice.
Working across multiple offices and disciplines, this individual will develop and execute growth strategies, strengthen client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and support project delivery. This is a hands-on, seller-doer role with the opportunity to shape the future of the practice, expand service offerings, and help position the firm as a trusted industry partner.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the overall growth strategy and long-term direction of the water/wastewater practice.
Develop and execute business development and marketing initiatives to expand market presence.
Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients, industry partners, and contractors.
Identify new business opportunities, pursue projects, and support proposal development.
Provide leadership and guidance to technical teams across multiple offices and disciplines.
Support project management, technical delivery, and overall client satisfaction.
Collaborate with firm leadership to strengthen internal resources, improve team utilization, and support continued growth.
Stay informed on industry trends, market opportunities, and emerging project delivery methods.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
15+ years of progressively responsible experience in the water/wastewater industry.
Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing projects, and driving business development initiatives.
Strong track record of developing client relationships, securing new business, and growing service offerings.
Experience in an engineering, architecture, or construction environment preferred.
Experience leading multi-office or multi-state teams preferred.
Familiarity with alternative project delivery methods, including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CM-GC, and CMAR, is a plus.
Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and relationship-building skills.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role will be measured by the continued growth and success of the water/wastewater practice. The ideal candidate will bring a clear vision for expanding services, developing new client relationships, strengthening technical capabilities, and building a motivated, collaborative team. This individual will play an important role in shaping the practice’s future while supporting the firm’s overall growth and commitment to technical excellence.
