Woodard & Curran
Water and environmental
WastewaterSeniorTechnicalManager
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“Wastewater Senior Technical Manager at Woodard & Curran. Skills: Wastewater treatment, Project leadership, Client management. Provide technical leadership on wastewater projects. Lead and grow the West Region Wastewater Team”
Industry & Context.
Solving complex challenges; Solving complex treatment challenges
20% travel, On-site presence as-needed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
20+ years of experience, 5+ wastewater treatment facility designs, B. S. Degree in Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer California
Nice to Have
M. S. Degree preferred, ability to apply for reciprocity within 6 months of hire
What You'll Do.
Provide technical leadership on wastewater projects
Lead and grow the West Region Wastewater Team
Lead multi-discipline project teams
Identify emerging opportunities
Contribute to firm’s long-term technical leadership strategy
Build and strengthen client relationships
Contribute to business development efforts
Support strategic pursuits
Review and oversee technical deliverables
Manage financial and technical project delivery
Serve as technical resource for complex processes
Provide process expertise
Prepare and deliver presentations
Participate in committees
Participate in external leadership opportunities
Partner with project managers
Partner with client managers
Provide input on design guidelines
Provide input on technical standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multi-discipline project teams; Multidisciplinary teams
Communication Scope
Presentation skills; Writing skills
Process & Methodology
Scope management, Schedule management, Budget management
Full Job Description
## Description Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet. What’s in it for you: Woodard & Curran is offering a unique opportunity to join one of our Southern California offices providing high quality wastewater engineering services to municipal clients throughout the West region and across the nation. The successful candidate will be a motivated, growth-oriented professional with an ability to lead and grow the South Region Wastewater Team and multi-discipline project teams from the concept, final design, and construction phases; start-up, and operations of facilities. This is an opportunity for an experienced wastewater professional to make a meaningful regional impact – driving technical excellence, mentoring the next generation of engineers and scientists, and partnering closely with communities to solve complex challenges. Location: Southern California (Office Locations: San Diego, Los Angeles, Irvine) This role is hybrid. Candidates are expected to be in the office at least one day per week, with additional on‑site presence on an as‑needed basis. Travel: 20% Who are we looking for: The selected candidate will primarily lead and support the engineering on municipal wastewater projects, however experience with drinking water, storm water, and industrial water applications is valuable. This position will have an opportunity to direct and collaborate with a team of junior staff. The ideal candidate is a Senior Techni
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