Principal Asset Management Leader

Garver's Water Utility Management Services Team is dedicated to progressing and supporting municipal, state, and other clients with business services that improve efficiency and communications. We are focused on providing the most innovative and cost-effective solutions to our clients. Located in multiple offices throughout the United States, Garver continues to gain new partnerships with clients looking to better their business solutions.

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Asset Management Leader to join our dynamic team in the water and wastewater business line of Garver. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of asset management experience, with a proven track record of business development and extensive personal connections within the industry. This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead projects, foster client relationships, and drive the growth of our asset management services. The candidate must possess exceptional leadership skills, in-depth technical knowledge, and a passion for innovation in the water and wastewater sector.

The Principal Asset Management Leader role will include the following capabilities / responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to expand the asset management services portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, including clients, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, preparing proposals and negotiating contracts.
• Lead and manage asset management projects for water and wastewater clients, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on asset management best practices, tools, and technologies.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure our services remain cutting-edge.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, seminars, and networking events.
• Collaborate with other business units to integrate asset management solutions into broader service offerings.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and schedules, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements.

Requirements:

The successful candidate for this role with Garver will possess the following:

• Minimum of 10 years of asset management experience in the water and wastewater industry.
• Strong business development skills with a demonstrated ability to secure new projects and clients.
• Extensive network and personal connections within the industry.
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• In-depth technical knowledge of asset management practices, tools, and technologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

Garver is a multi-disciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm committed to quality practices, progressive methods, and honorable relationships.

Garver has long been named an ENR Top 500 Firm and continues to climb that list with each year. We've received accolades for our commitment to work/life balance and the overall wellness of our employees. We've been voted a "Top Workplace" in multiple markets and, The Zweig Group named us a "Hot Firm." We've experienced continued growth over the last century and we hope you'll grow with us into the next.

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with more than 1,200 employees across the United States. Offering a wide range of services focused on aviation, buildings, construction, enterprise solutions, federal, survey, transportation, water, and wastewater, Garver sits in the top 100 of the Engineering News-Record's prestigious Top 500 Design Firms list and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for. Learn more at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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