National Dams Design Leader

Job ID 13807

of Openings

1

Job Location US-CO-Denver

Category Water Resources

Relocation Assistance Yes

Service Line IES Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a National Dams Design Leader in one of the following Dewberry offices: Denver, CO, Atlanta, GA, New York City, NY, Washington D.C. Metropolitan area, Baltimore, MD or Gainesville, VA. This strategic leadership role will focus on growth of our dams portfolio with a specific focus on growth of our dam design practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geotechnical or structural design of dams and appurtenant hydraulic structures.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Overview:

Excellent opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual to have direct impact on growth of Dewberry's Dams Practice nationally. We have a strong and growing portfolio of design, construction management, H&H modeling, dam safety, civil, QC, and other related services in our dams practice and would like to engage a senior engineer with a strong dam design background to grow the practice nationally. The successful candidate will work with our national water market segment leadership and regional operations management to develop and execute a growth strategy in this critical This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This position offers potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to assist our clients in solving their most challenging problems. Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry's premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insuran Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children. Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance. In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of Dewberry's experience, staff, and client relationships applicable to the dams practice Work with national, regional, and local market and operations leadership to develop and execute a growth strategy for Dewberry's national dams practice. Leverages existing local, regional, and national client and partner relationships to strategically expand and grow our dam portfolio. Helps teams mine work through existing client connections and contracts. Applies a thoro gh knowledge and expertise of current principles and practices of dam engineering acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or project challenges. Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting the dams and water resources business and recommends new practices or changes to internal programs. Recommends and assists in recruiting of key staff to support growth of the dams practice consistent with the growth strategy. Mentors staff in both client relationship development and project delivery. Supports client identification, positioning, proposal preparation, and delivery of dam and water resources projects aligned with the growth strategy. Develops statement of qualifications, detailed proposals, project execution plans, and contracts to include project understanding, scope of work, project approaches, pricing, schedule, terms and conditions, and performs contract negotiations.