Group Manager – Stormwater / Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)-

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Water Resources professional to lead and grow a Stormwater and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) team in Florida. This individual will oversee departmental operations, manage client relationships, drive business development, and lead the delivery of municipal water resources projects.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of civil engineering and project management experience, a strong background in stormwater and capital improvement projects, and an established presence in the local market. This is a leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys developing teams, building client relationships, and contributing to the overall growth of a practice.

What You'll Be Doing

• Establish, lead, and grow the Water Resources team across the Tampa, Lake Mary, or Jacksonville office.
• Manage client relationships and identify new business development opportunities.
• Lead planning studies, engineering design, and modeling for municipal water resources projects.
• Oversee stormwater studies, drainage master plans, and capital improvement projects.
• Manage project development, design documents, construction contracts, cost estimates, and agency coordination.
• Prepare and review proposals, statements of qualifications, and contracts.
• Oversee project budgets, invoicing, financial reporting, and departmental backlog.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipal clients, public agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the team at public meetings, presentations, selection committees, and professional industry events.
• Present projects and recommendations to public officials, boards, and local councils.
• Lead business development and marketing efforts through networking, proposal development, and industry involvement.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of engineering staff.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while ensuring client expectations and project goals are met.

Types of Projects

• Municipal Stormwater Studies
• Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
• FEMA Map Revisions (LOMR/CLOMR)
• Stormwater Drainage Master Plans
• Greenway Design
• Stream Mitigation
• Municipal Embedded Staff Augmentation
• Grant Support Services
• Water and Sewer Planning and Design

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.
• 10+ years of professional engineering design and project management experience.
• Strong background in stormwater engineering and municipal Capital Improvement Projects.
• Experience working with local codes, ordinances, and public agency standards.
• Proven business development experience and knowledge of the Florida market.
• Strong financial management skills, including project budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing public-sector clients and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Ability to present confidently to public officials, boards, councils, and selection committees.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing competing project priorities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, develop, and grow an engineering team.
• Experience developing and implementing formal QA/QC programs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual performance reviews and discretionary bonuses.
• 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• Volunteer time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Education reimbursement opportunities.
• Flexible spending and dependent care benefits.
• Employee referral bonuses.

The Ideal Candidate

A proven engineering leader who combines strong technical expertise with business development and team management experience. This individual should be comfortable building a practice, developing client relationships, leading municipal projects, and representing the team in public settings. The right candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to grow a team while making a meaningful impact on water resources and infrastructure projects throughout Florida.