The Wastewater Process Lead will help driving the strategic direction and pace of the Wastewater Practice and technology innovation, working with the National Practice Leader (NPL), National Technology Innovation Leader (NTIL) and the R&D Program Director to create BCs “tip of the spear” solutions to new client challenges and in supporting the company and business unit strategies. In this role, you will also be responsible for leading business development, wastewater projects, research projects, talent development, partnerships with R&D organizations and technology developers to create unique technical differentiators that position Brown and Caldwell as the “go to” firm for technical innovation. In addition, you will support strategic pursuits at the regional and national level to support the growth of the wastewater practice.
Who you are:
- You are continuous learner and possess an organizational savviness to build relationships across the enterprise, understand the business needs and deliver results.
- You thrive in working with creative teams that bring innovative products to market.
- You excel in strategy development, including project management, business analysis, problem solving, consensus building, and talent development.
- You are an excellent communicator. You are able to influence others with differing viewpoints and perspectives toward achieving an over-arching goal.
- You are results-orientated, proactive, and interested in working with a diverse team.
What you will do:
Innovation Leadership
- In partnership with the wastewater practice's NPL, NTIL and Technical Services Leadership, contribute to set the practice's technical innovation vision and strategy by focusing on leading edge applied research and development and identifying opportunities for BC to differentiate in creating solutions that better meet client needs.
- Represent the practice by engaging with Subject Matter Specialists (SMS) and practice members to inform and update the practice strategy leveraging the innovations developed by the Technical Innovation Leadership Team (TILT).
- Partner with NPL and NTIL to launch innovative solutions into the marketplace and raise awareness in the Business Units.
- Coordinate with NTIL, Specialty Leaders, TILT, and others to advance innovative solutions through Technical Exploration and Confirmation (TEC) process to de-risk and ensure solution readiness for promotion in BC’s Technology Marketplace as client ready solutions.
Project Delivery Quality and Efficiency
- Provide technical expertise to execute regional and national projects while engaging SMS and practice members.
- Ensure appropriate SMS staff are engaged to support effective project delivery for clients developing and/or testing new solutions through treatability testing at bench- and pilot-scale.
- For early full-scale applications, ensure effective scaling and consistent quality delivery of new technologies
- Understand competition in terms of strategic direction of their approach to the specialty area, and their technical focus, staff, strengths, and weaknesses. Define key applied research projects to build capability in the practice to develop winning technical strategies and solutions.
Client Development and Sales
- Partner with the Technical Services Product Manager to develop and implement effective communication of emerging issues, technical differentiators, and new solutions throughout BC internally.
- Support deployment of new solutions for strategic markets, key pursuits, clients, and geographies through close collaboration with local Client Service Managers and BU operational leaders.
- Serve on and be committed to Client Service Teams to support the Plan to Win Process on strategic pursuits and establish key staff relationships to validate BC technical capabilities with client.
Knowledge & Technical Standards
- Provide guidance and collaborate on rapid development of standard tools, content, and consistent usage by practice members for efficient, high-quality scaling of new solutions.
- Oversee TEC process and TRRAC engagement for relevant new solutions to mitigate risk of application.
Talent Development
- Lead technical resources engaged in applied research and development of innovative solutions. Engage them in the sourcing and advancement of new solutions.
- Work with Practice Leader to identify needs and candidates to engage in and advance new solutions.
- Support recruiting including key connections with partner academic institution to source top talent.
- Ensure a high performing "bench" of engagedrising professionals contributing to the Practice Portal and maintaining an active funnel of strategic technical recruits.
BC Brand and Industry Leadership
- Lead representation of the BC innovation brand across the industry, including strategic messaging, thought-leadership on strategic R&D through peer-reviewed and other publications, and team member visibility.
- Identify and develop partnerships with strategic solution providers and academic institutions to leverage BC investments in tech innovation.
- Engage in conferences, workshops, and other means of visibility nationally and in strategic geographies, in coordination with National Practice Leaders, Regional Practice Leaders, operations leaders, and CSTs.
- Stay current with technology and market trends, inform the annual State of the Industry Report and inform strategic planning process.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- S. or M.S. in Engineering, Science, Geology, or a related field is required; Ph.D. preferred
- Professional registration is preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the environmental services or, water utility and/or consulting industry isrequired
- Excellent leadership and organizational development skills, with a demonstrated ability to motivate in a team-oriented and collaborative work environment, and promote, foster, and build a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Demonstrated and widely recognized technical leadership through research, peer-reviewed publications, innovation, professional society leadership, and industry standards preferred
- Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, interpersonal, relationship-building, influencing, analytical, decision-making, and negotiation skills
- Proven experience in guiding technical strategy for a large national portfolio of projects
- Demonstrated track record of leading diverse teams within a matrixed/enterprise organization; able to coach and develop individuals to achieve exceptional results
- Proven success in technical presentation, proposal writing, and public presentations
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally (verbal and written) for technical and non-technical audiences.
Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Location B:
Salary $117,000 - $160,000
Location C:
Salary $128,000 - $174,000
You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.
Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.
About Brown and Caldwell
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
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