Water Resources Engineering Manager/Practice Lead (FL)

The Engineering Manager/Practice Lead – Water Resources is responsible for growing Barge's water resource practice in the Florida market while ensuring the technical excellence and operational efficiency of their team. This role combines high-level technical design leadership with strategic business development, working closely with local Client Service Leaders (CSLs) and directors to identify and win new pursuits. The ideal candidate is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) who can balance complex hydrologic and hydraulic modeling oversight with the mentorship and financial management of a growing practice area. Responsibilities Practice Growth: Lead the expansion of the water resources practice in Florida, advancing initiatives that support a positive employee experience and a collaborative work environment. Business Development: Work with leadership and CSLs to identify pursuits, develop technical approaches for competitive bids, and increase the Barge brand through conference presentations. Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical lead for Florida-based water resource issues, providing expert consulting on program objectives and H/H modeling requirements. Project Delivery: Lead complex stormwater and water resource projects that have a significant impact on the firm’s strategic and financial goals. Design Review: Provide oversight and feedback on engineering specifications, drawings, and reports; directly complete design components for complex or conventional projects as needed. Talent Management: Manage a group of employees, with responsibility for selection, coaching for improvement, and ensuring technical capabilities grow to meet future demands. Strategic Planning: Play an active role in executing business planning activities related to the Florida stormwater market. Financial Stewardship: Manage practice area financial success by ensuring team utilization rates meet goals and working to reduce project costs to maintain a competitive status. Relationship Management: Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, officials, contractors, and internal stakeholders.