WGA Consulting Engineers | Department Manager

3 weeks ago


dallas, United States WGA Consulting Engineers Full time

Department Manager

Job Location: Dallas, TX

Department: Hydraulics & Hydrology

Type: Full Time


WGA is a Texas-based professional consulting firm that was founded in 2007, WGA has experienced steady growth in a competitive market. This expansion is a result of our strong commitment to our clients providing them with the highest quality of work and service. We built our practice on the foundational beliefs that creative design drives successful projects, and that collaborative working relationships with municipalities, permitting authorities and local and state agencies yield tangible results throughout the development process. Our extensive range of experience includes industrial, commercial, large mixed-use, hospitality, healthcare, education, municipal and multi- and single-family residential projects. From large-scale industrial projects to preliminary feasibility studies, our goal is to provide value through creative and cost-effective design solutions. We have 4 locations across Texas: Houston, The Woodlands, Austin and San Antonio.


Responsibilities

The Department Manager will be a proven leader with demonstrated supervisory or management experience leading and developing a team. These activities include supervising and monitoring projects in progress in the department to ensure that work is executed on time and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies, procedures, and standards. If you’re looking for the right opportunity to take the next step, this is the right growth opportunity.


Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and guide a team of 2-3 Project Managers within the hydraulics and hydrology team, ensuring alignment with company objectives and project success.
  • Establish a culture of continuous improvement within the department, aiming to have all staff answer 10 critical questions for project success.
  • Conduct Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and regular performance reviews with department staff, including input from the Practice Leader and Department Manager.
  • Identify and develop team-specific training needs and requirements to enhance the skills and capabilities of department members.
  • Review and analyze time and expenses for all staff in the department, collaborating with Project Managers to ensure accurate project billings.
  • Ensure that all invoices are reviewed within established timeframes, guaranteeing accuracy and compliance with billing protocols.
  • Monitor project schedules for the entire department, ensuring that projects are on track and meeting client expectations.
  • Optimize team utilization, assigning resources effectively to meet project demands and maintain high productivity.
  • Develop and maintain a task/project list for the department, fostering clear communication, goal-setting, and accountability.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on hydraulics and hydrology.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in hydraulics and hydrology engineering, with progressive leadership responsibilities.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis, budget management, and project billing.
  • Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in hydraulics and hydrology engineering.



EEO STATEMENT

WGA, LLP is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. The Company strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.


NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that WGA, LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, WGA, LLP will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, WGA, LLP explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of WGA, LLP.



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