Practice Leader - Water/Wastewater

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.