Team Leader Wastewater (SC)

Weston & Sampson is currently seeking a Team Leader and office manager for our Columbia, South Carolina office with 15+ years of professional experience in public utility/wastewater/stormwater engineering, with a specialized emphasis on wastewater collection, conveyance, and pumping station design and construction.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and mentor office staff consisting of multiple disciplines
• Pursue new work opportunities through established client relationships and market sector awareness.
• Participate in competitive pursuits, including proposal development and interviews / presentations.
• Supervise and lead project teams in the development of engineering reports, studies, and designs, utilizing recognized industry standards and regulatory-compliant approaches.
• Supervise and lead project teams in the field evaluation and assessment of existing facilities, including collection systems and pumping stations.
• Assess opportunities and define project scope, schedule, and fee, as well as determine work procedures and staffing and subconsultant assignments.
• Support the procurement of construction services, including support and evaluation of public bidding, contract execution, and construction administration.
• Supervise, train, and mentor project managers and junior engineering staff.
• Participate in professional organizations and technical committees.
• Collaborate and build strong working relationships with internal multi-disciplinary teams

What you will bring:

• Possessing high ethical standards, committed to producing high quality deliverables, and a commitment to teamwork, respect, and integrity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental engineering, with preference for Masters’ degree.
• 15+ years of related civil engineering and production support experience and certification as a Professional Engineer in South Carolina, or with the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Experience with the planning, design, permitting and construction of significant municipal infrastructure projects such as, water transmission, distribution, rehabilitation and storage, wastewater collection, rehabilitation, SSES, and stormwater planning, design and construction administration and inspection.
• Particularly important are strong working relationships with local clients including entities in South Carolina.
• Exemplary communication skills, including the verbal, written, and public presentation domains.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Adept at interpersonal relationship skills, conflict resolution, team leadership, and presentations.
• Active member of relevant industry associations.
• Some travel is required, must have a valid driver’s license.

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Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.

Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:

Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place.  All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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