Engineering Services Manager

Overview

Aqua Engineers, Inc. is an employee-owned (ESOP) firm seeking an experienced Engineering Services Manager to lead our water and wastewater infrastructure team. This leadership role involves overseeing the program and project management of treatment and conveyance facilities, as well as planning and programming Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) from concept through construction. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong budget and profit/loss management skills, a deep understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure systems, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions. The role includes guiding and mentoring engineering division staff, fostering professional growth and team success. Preference will be given to candidates with 5+ years of supervisory or managerial experience in water and wastewater engineering. Join our ESOP company and be part of a collaborative, ownership-driven culture shaping sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management and direction of the engineering services division.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Company’s Strategic plan.
• Develops and implements the Engineering Services annual operations plan.
• Provides management and supervision to Engineering Services staff.
• Provides leadership and direction to assigned employees.
• Develops and maintains contracts and professional relationships with operations clients, engineering consultants, construction contractors, government agencies and regulators.
• Prepares planning reports and studies, designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports for projects.

General Development

• Reprioritizes work in response to changes in circumstances.
• Devises effective solutions to situations encountered based on the general goals and objectives of the function.
• Possesses significant organizational skills to manage and direct major segments of the organization.
• Provides leadership and motivation to others.
• Incorporates departmental/functional processes into the overall functioning of the organization.

Professional & Technical Knowledge

• Possesses advanced level general skills, including written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills, and mathematical knowledge frequently acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Possesses extensive formal training in business and project management, including an understanding of planning, design and construction of water/wastewater infrastructure, usually in the form of a major in business, engineering or construction as part of a degree program.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations related to water, wastewater, recycled water, and basic operation and maintenance of water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and collection and distribution systems.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of permits required by federal, state and local governmental agencies.

Technical Skills

• Ability to explain complex technical concepts in coherent and accessible presentations.
• Ability to create complex documents in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to use advanced functions of Microsoft Excel, such as creating and managing databases, standardized reports, and linking multiple worksheets/workbooks.
• Ability to develop presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Licenses & Certifications

• Possesses a valid Driver License.
• Possesses a valid Hawaii Professional Engineer’s License.
• Possesses a valid and current Certified Construction Manager certificate.

Communications Skills

• Effectively communicates opinions and extrapolations of information collected and synthesized/analyzed.
• Convinces others to take actions or to behave in a specific way desired by the company.
• Has the ability to effectively communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Applies conflict resolution skills to resolve issues between employees, customers/clients, or with the public, other legal entities or governmental authorities.
• Compiles, analyzes and prepares information in effective written form, including correspondence, reports, or other documentation.
• Determines appropriate methods of communicating information through tables, graphs, charts and other visual forms.
• Prepares and executes presentations to large groups.

Physical Demands

• Job duties are performed under typical office conditions.
• May be exposed to hazardous, unsanitary and unpleasant conditions.
• May work shift, weekend and holiday schedules.

Pay Range: $118,500 - $151,900

An annual incentive bonus with an earning potential of 16% of base pay (18% if managing greater than ten million dollars for at least one year).