Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Water Group Lead, Southwest
Lead water practice growth in the Southwest US, overseeing teams, business development, and client relations.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Southwest Water Group Lead will be based primarily in Los Angeles and will develop Mott MacDonald’s water practice across California and Texas, working closely with the Western US operations and North American leadership. In this role the leader will support the Division General Manager and Resource Manager, act as a visible ambassador for the firm’s brand, and oversee a team of Discipline Leaders. • Create and execute a growth plan for Southwest water projects. • Engage with clients, regulatory agencies, and industry societies to generate business. • Lead and mentor Discipline Leaders and technical staff. • Build the firm’s brand and attract local engineering talent. • Oversee design teams, specialty sub‑consultants, and construction management staff. • Manage resource utilization, hiring, and succession planning with the Resource Manager. • Contribute to divisional operational matters and communicate regional updates.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸growth planning
- ▸client engagement
- ▸team leadership
- ▸design oversight
- ▸resource management
- ▸branding
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a BS in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred) and be a licensed Professional Engineer in California, with at least 20 years of water‑sector experience and a proven record of business development and project leadership. • BS in Civil Engineering (Master’s desired) and PE license in California. • Minimum 20 years of water‑sector experience, preferably on California projects. • Proven business development, client relationship, and project lead generation skills. • Strong technical writing, public speaking, and interpersonal abilities. • Ability to evaluate, assemble, and guide project teams. • Willingness to travel occasionally out of town.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸pe license
- ▸water experience
- ▸business development
- ▸project leadership
- ▸technical writing
Benefits
The company values empowering its people, offering diverse opportunities for career‑defining work in a collaborative environment where individual ambitions align with organisational goals. The position offers strong professional growth, providing interaction with water‑resources experts as well as colleagues in dams, geotechnical, energy and transportation practices. The compensation package includes a salary of $250‑300 k, a comprehensive benefits suite (401k, health, dental, vision, disability, PTO, parental leave, life insurance) and a hybrid working policy that promotes flexibility and well‑being. • Salary $250‑300 k, based on location, experience, and skills. • Comprehensive benefits: 401k, medical/dental/vision, disability, PTO, parental leave, life insurance. • Hybrid working policy supporting flexibility and employee well‑being.
Work Environment
Hybrid