Utility Management Services Team Leader

Overview

Garver is seeking a Utility Management Services Team Leader to drive the growth of our services supporting municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, water supply, and reuse utilities. This leader will play a pivotal role in helping communities strengthen their utility systems through asset management, strategic planning, financial planning, program management, capital planning and scheduling, organizational effectiveness, IT governance, data visualization, and operational excellence.

The Utility Management Services Practice Area Team is a national resource team that focuses on thought leadership and efficient project execution in support of both internal and external clients. The Practice Leader will guide strategy, build a national resource team, develop client relationships, and deliver impactful projects while fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence within Garver’s Water Business Line.

Location:

Position may be based out of any Garver office location. The role supports Garver’s Water Business Line and involves collaboration with regional teams and marketing/business development teams.

• Develop and execute a business and financial plan for Garver’s Utility Management Services practice.
• Lead business development efforts, including direct engagement with clients outside Garver’s existing Water Business Line footprint.
• Collaborate with Garver’s regional Water Business Line teams on business development within the established footprint.
• Partner with Garver’s marketing and business development team to lead pursuit and capture efforts for top-line revenue-generating projects.
• Oversee the hiring and growth of a Utility Management Services team to support execution of the business plan.
• Provide leadership for project delivery with a strong focus on risk management and profitability.
• Build Garver’s visibility and reputation in the industry through participation in professional committees and by presenting at state and national conferences.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 15–20 years of progressive technical experience in planning and delivering utility management services (asset management, financial studies and funding, capital planning, program management, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to grow, manage, and mentor a Utility Management Services team.
• Solid project management background, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, client coordination, and risk management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, CMMS, and hydraulic modeling software.
• Experience with municipal or investor-owned utilities, public works departments, or engineering consulting firms.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.

Garver offers programs such as company-paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities, and a comprehensive wellness program. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders and accomplish projects, with competitive salary packages and benefits. Garver is committed to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focusing on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services, surveying, advisory services, and construction engineering and inspection. Garver is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for and invests in people and places they call home.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Apply to join Garver’s Utility Management Services Team Leader role and grow with us.