Some firms hire project managers.

This team is looking for someone who can lead a market.

We’re partnered with a nationally recognized engineering consultancy seeking a senior infrastructure leader to help drive the continued growth of their Water / Wastewater division across Virginia and the broader DC region.

This is a strategic leadership role for someone who’s spent years building credibility in the industry — managing major infrastructure programs, leading high-performing teams, and developing long-term municipal relationships.

You’ll have a genuine seat at the table here. Not just oversight of projects, but influence across growth strategy, client development, team building, and regional expansion.

 

What You’ll Be Leading

• Oversight of large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure programs across Virginia
• Building and strengthening relationships with municipalities, public agencies, and key stakeholders
• Leading multidisciplinary delivery teams across complex capital projects
• Driving business development strategy and helping expand market presence
• Managing project performance, financials, forecasting, and operational delivery
• Mentoring senior project managers and engineering staff
• Partnering with executive leadership on long-term regional growth initiatives

 

The Background That Makes Sense

• 15+ years within water/wastewater infrastructure or civil consulting
• Strong experience delivering complex municipal infrastructure projects
• Established presence and relationships within the Virginia/DC market preferred
• PE license highly desirable
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, clients, and project portfolios
• Strong commercial awareness with experience driving growth and winning work

 

The Kind of Leader They Want

This role suits someone who:

• naturally operates at leadership level
• understands how to balance technical excellence with business growth
• can build trust in a boardroom just as easily as with engineering teams
• enjoys mentoring future leaders
• wants influence, not bureaucracy

 

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

The platform is already there:

• nationally respected brand
• major infrastructure backlog
• strong financial stability
• employee-owned structure

But the Virginia operation is still in growth mode — which means the right person can genuinely shape the direction of the business locally.

For senior leaders tired of feeling boxed into rigid corporate layers, this offers a rare mix of scale, autonomy, and long-term upside.

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401(k) match
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage from day one
• Hybrid flexibility
• Long-term leadership and succession opportunity
• High-profile infrastructure portfolio

 

If you’d be open to a confidential discussion around a strategic leadership role within a growing infrastructure practice, apply directly or get in touch for more information.