Water Engineering Director

Director Of Water Florida

GAI Consultants is seeking a Director of Water Florida to lead, grow, and execute the firm's water, wastewater, and stormwater practice in Florida while playing a key role in supporting GAI's national water initiative. This is a senior leadership position for a proven, hands-on leader who combines technical excellence, people leadership, client development, and strategic vision.

The Director will lead a team of engineers, actively identify and pursue new work, write and lead proposals, and direct project execution for water-related infrastructure programs. This role also contributes to firm-wide strategy for client development, service expansion, and long-term growth nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice, Team & National Water Initiative Leadership
• Business Development, Pursuits & Proposals
• Client Development & Market Expansion
• Project Leadership & Execution
• People, Talent & Culture

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain).
• 15+ years of progressive experience delivering water, wastewater, and/or stormwater projects within a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, identifying pursuits, writing proposals, and directing project execution.
• Strong understanding of Florida water, wastewater, and stormwater markets, regulatory frameworks, and funding mechanisms.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Engineering or Business (MBA).
• Experience contributing to or leading regional or national water initiatives.
• Proven ability to grow services across multiple offices or client sectors.
• Established relationships with Florida and national water-related clients.

General Characteristics:

• Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of their practices.
• Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations that are conclusive and have a far-reaching impact on the practice and the industry.
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding projects and activities of major consequence.
• Provides leadership and develops and engages others to create a common vision for their projects and the practice.
• Assesses the acceptability of engineering economic analyses and the risks associated with solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Evaluates solutions to complex problems that involve multiple specialty areas of engineering.
• Advocates for ethical behavior in the practice of engineering and assesses courses of resolution to ethical dilemmas in complicated situations.

Experience:

• 20+ years of experience.

Education:

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred

Certification/Licensure:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.
• Driver's License

Why GAI?

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive Pay & Recognition: Market based, competitive compensation; Performance driven recognition and development bonuses.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision plans; Company paid short-term and long-term disability; Company paid life insurance; Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
• Meaningful WorkLife Balance: Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays; An additional floating holidayuse it for what matters to you; Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Growth, Learning & Financial Security: 401(k) with company match; Tuition reimbursement; Support and rewards for professional development and certifications.