Principal Construction Manager - Water Resources

MNS Engineers, Inc. (MNS) is a fast-growing profitable multi-service infrastructure consulting firm offering planning, construction management, civil engineering, and surveying services throughout California. With nine offices throughout California, the Company has provided services to the transportation, water resources, government services, and federal markets for over 60 years. We are well positioned in the marketplace, and on a trajectory to continue our geographic services expansion.

MNS is hiring a Principal Construction Manager, Water Resources to join our team. This position is remote, with occasional travel required. Candidates must reside in the Northern California region due to current geography of Water Resources work. Our team is open to candidates in San Francisco, Marin, Napa, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, and San Mateo, or other surrounding areas in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Provide full program leadership the Construction Management Department, Water Resources Division. Lead efforts to develop, sustain and grow business in the water resource markets, and ensure revenue growth and profitability of same.

• Provides program level leadership of Water Resources division of Construction Management Department
• Executes and be responsible for business development efforts and strategies to achieve market sector financial performance metrics
• Serves as Resident Engineer or Construction Manager on projects as appropriate
• Utilizes highly effective communication skills with internal and client staff at multiple levels, including elected officials to ensure a high degree of quality, timeliness, and profitability
• Demonstrates effective leadership in resolving obstacles for delivery of complex projects
• Supervises and directs CM project staff and teams in the Water Resources division
• Manages projects with efficient delivery and high-quality standards
• Leads planning and scheduling efforts relating to multiple project integration
• Guides development of CM subprograms
• Assists with significant program positioning and proposal efforts
• Interfaces with Headquarters and Business Development staff to identify and track and pursue business opportunities
• Attends industry events and conferences for client networking purposes
• Visits clients to position for upcoming work
• Supports business development activities, including preparation of proposals, interviews, and project contracting/setup
• Assists with strategic staffing activities and recruitment efforts
• Monitors and take responsibility for profitability
• Other related duties and assigned or required

• BS in Civil Engineering or transitional field required
• California registered Professional Engineer (PE) required
• Valid California Class C driver’s license and an insurable driver’s record required
• 15 years of industry experience with increasing levels of knowledge, responsibility, and leadership requirements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to learn and utilize Deltek Vision software
• Interacts well with other staff

Desired Construction Management Experience:
We are seeking candidates with experience in some of the following areas. While not every item is required, experience in a combination of these areas will be highly valued:

• Large diameter sewer and water pipeline, including trenchless installations
• Water and wastewater treatment plants, including membrane filtration technology
• Sewer lift stations
• Booster pump stations
• Groundwater wells
• Stormwater diversion, capture, and treatment
• Flood control infrastructure
• SCADA installation, integration, and startup commissioning