TKDA
Water Resources
AssistantGroupManager,WaterResources
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“Assistant Group Manager, Water Resources at TKDA. Skills: Water resources engineering, Stormwater management, Team leadership, Project management. Assist with leading a team. Design storm water drainage systems”
Industry & Context.
Technical coaching; Mentorship
Valid driver’s license, Ability to travel regionally and nationally (up to 10%), Resides within commuting distance of Saint Paul, MN
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, Emphasis on water resources, Registered as a Professional Engineer, Ten or more years of progressive experience, Designing modeling and designing large-scale stormwater management system projects, Previous experience leading and/or coaching a team, Previous experience or aspirations to manage technical and financial aspects of multi-disciplined projects, Proficiency with Civil3D, Proficiency with HydroCAD, Proficiency with OpenRoads, Proficiency with GIS, Proficiency with SWMM, Proficiency with HEC programs, Working knowledge of DOT design standards, Demonstrated ability to apply effective written and verbal communication, Demonstrated ability to apply effective presentation skills, Possession of a valid driver’s license, Ability to travel regionally and nationally (up to 10%), Ability to mentor staff members in design, Ability to mentor staff members in project management
Nice to Have
Prior experience responding to proposal requests, Prior experience facilitating proposal development efforts, Prior experience contributing to business or market development plans, Prior experience or aspirations to cultivate and enhance relations with stakeholders, Working knowledge of FRA design standards, Working knowledge of AREMA design standards
What You'll Do.
Assist with leading a team
Design storm water drainage systems
Design storm water management systems
Model storm water drainage systems
Model storm water management systems
Develop storm water drainage systems
Develop storm water management systems
Provide technical coaching
Conduct performance reviews
Outline professional growth objectives
Outline development objectives
Monitor workload distribution
Assist with workload distribution
Monitor resource allocation
Assist with resource allocation
Develop technical specifications
Implement technical specifications
Communicate requirements to team members
Make revisions to specifications
Make enhancements to specifications
Conduct QA/QC reviews
Serve as a lead engineer
Assume project manager role
Facilitate proposal development efforts
Represent TKDA at project interviews
Engage with client representatives
Assist with market development plans
Enhance awareness of service offerings
Expand awareness of capabilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Leading a team; Team members; Direct reports; Cross-functional projects; Client meetings; Team meetings
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Presentation skills; Technical reports; Project interviews; Client meetings; Team meetings; Coaching; Mentoring
Process & Methodology
Project management, Proposal development, Workload distribution, Resource allocation
Full Job Description
## Description Our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-disciplined engineering and design professionals is looking for an experienced water resources engineer with progressive technical knowledge and engaging mentorship skills to join our team in a new role as the Assistant Water Resources Group Manager in Saint Paul. As the Assistant Group Manager, you will assist with leading a talented team of engineers, hydrologists, scientists, designers, and technicians to design, model, and development storm water drainage and management systems for DOT, county, and city projects throughout the State of Minnesota, Class I railroad projects nationwide, and other private client projects nationwide. You will provide technical coaching and mentorship and be responsible for conducting performance reviews and outlining professional growth and development objectives in relation to your direct reports’ professional aspirations and business goals. You will also be responsible for monitoring and assisting with workload distribution and resource allocation in accordance with availability, technical competencies / expertise, and professional development opportunities. In addition, you will be responsible for developing and implementing technical specifications as well as communicating requirements to team members and making revisions or enhancements as necessary to ensure consistency and accuracy with design standards and deliverables. Furthermore, you will conduct QA/QC reviews on work performed by your direct reports and assist the Water Resources Group Manager with reviews of work performed by other lead and senior team members. You will serve as a lead engineer on various project assignments and even assume the role of project manager for significant / complex projects or projects of strategic importance. You will be required to facilitate proposal development efforts, represent TKDA at project interviews, and engage with current and prospective client representatives
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