Hight-tech Water Market Lead

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level 

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder's collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines.  

Step into Your New Role 

Kleinfelder has a great opportunity for a Hight-tech Water Market Lead to steer growth of the market nationwide and spur the synergic collaboration between business units. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The preferred candidate will provide leadership for the Hight-tech Water Market Lead. The candidate will be responsible for assessing the Industrial Water Market including opportunities and risks, and then identifying and executing a strategy to support penetration of that market. The candidate will identify target clients, regulatory and economically driven opportunities, and aid delivery managers to build a team capable of winning and profitably executing on projects. The candidate will use knowledge of industry and/or professional guidelines and protocols to accomplish goals and objectives and to solve complex problems. 

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet or exceed business plan objectives for Sales, Cost of Sales, and Profitability. 
• Plan annual goals and budgets for Market activities. 
• Analyze Hight-tech Water Market drivers and identify unique new business opportunities for high growth and profitability. 
• Identify related conferences and other overhead expenses needed to accomplish goals. 
• Assist in the evaluation of prospective clients and opportunities, reinforcing sound business decision-making. 
• Engage in proposal teams, proposal reviews and mock interviews for major pursuits to ensure sound client value propositions have been developed. 
• Mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers and other project delivery personnel in the Hight-tech Water Market to improve their design and BD skills and activities. 
• Engage in the recruiting, mentoring, coaching, and performance evaluation of employees. 
• Engage in organizations and conferences important to our clients and the High-tech Water Market. Engage in committees and give presentations at events, not just attend. 

POSITION COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Acting Strategically: 

• Aligns day to day activities around broader organizational goals and objectives.  
• Prioritizes resources based on the strategic objectives of the organization.
• Recognizes and rewards people based on how their actions support the broader needs of the company. 

Demonstrating Tenacity and Perseverance:

• Maintains high levels of energy and enthusiasm over an extended amount of time. 
• Does not give up when faced with challenging obstacles.
• Completes what he/she starts; sees projects through to the end. 

Driving for Results:

• Aggressively pursues challenging goals and objectives. 
• Will to put in considerable time and effort to accomplish objectives.
• Takes a highly focused, goal driven approach toward work.

Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions:

• Bases decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information.
• Avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment.
• Provides clear rationale for decisions. 

Setting a Strategic Vision:

• Identifies and articulates the strategic goals and direction of the high-tech water group.
• Establishes connections between short term goals and long-term objectives and directions. 

EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Education: B.S. degree in Engineering or related field required. Master's/MBA degree or equivalent preferred. 
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of related experience including 5 or more years of professional and project management experience in engineering, business and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations required. 
• Certification/Registration: Professional registration preferred. 
• Other Knowledge and Skills: Superior communication skills and in-depth knowledge of company service and products.

 
 Preferred Skills/Experience: 

• Be a recognized leader in their field with consulting experience 
• Have experience being externally focused to grow client relationships and develop business 
• Be able to collaborate with company leadership and Project Managers to resource delivery effectively 
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams 

Move Forward with Kleinfelder 

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver. 

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: 

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. 

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. 

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.