Utility Management Services Regional Director, Pacific Northwest - Seattle - Blue Cypress Consulting, LLC

Description

Blue Cypress is seeking a Utility Management Services (UMS) Regional Director to support current projects and facilitate the expansion of our utility management consulting services group in the Pacific Northwest. This position will work closely with our existing UMS staff in Seattle, Atlanta, and Cincinnati, seeking to expand the current project work we are currently conducting with a number of clients in the PNW, win work with new clients, expand our services, and facilitate career development of staff. It is our intent to continue growing our presence in the Seattle area and to continue supporting our clients in the region. As an integral part of our business development and technical team, the UMS Regional Director will manage client projects, lead/mentor early- and mid-career staff, develop and maintain client relationships, and lead business development activities. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 15 years of experience primarily as a utility management and/or engineering consultant at an A&E firm; public sector experience is also valued. The successful candidate will have a strong professional network within the Seattle metro-area and a technical focus on water, wastewater, and/or stormwater systems or management of transportation systems (transit, highway, airport). This candidate must have a successful track record of leadership and mentorship, delivering projects on time and on budget, developing and maintaining client relationships, managing complex projects, leading business development activities, and working closely with a team made up of supervisor and peers. They should thrive in a fast-paced environment and exemplify Blue Cypress's values: Collaboration, Strategic Development, and Improvement-Oriented Growth.

This person will be expected to develop and lead these potential types of projects for clients: conduct strategic planning efforts, perform operational assessments, lead business transformation projects, examine the effectiveness of information management tools and the data generated, design and conduct analyses to identify actionable insight, effectively communicate recommendations in writing and in presentations to a variety of audiences, design improvement strategies and initiatives, and support implementation of new business practices, information management tools, etc.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Necessary accommodations will be provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state or local law.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to list ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide specialized management consulting services in areas that may include: strategic planning, infrastructure management/asset management, operational optimization/lean processes, regulatory support, maintenance management, master planning, technology selection/on-boarding, data management/analytics/visualization, etc. More detailed related duties may include:
• Plan, design, and implement operations and maintenance optimization and capital renewal strategies for water, wastewater, and/or stormwater for utilities or transportation systems (transit, highway, airport) .
• Design and oversee analyses on large infrastructure datasets, such as GIS, computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), customer information systems, condition inspection databases, capacity assessment/hydraulic modeling, etc.
• Perform services on-site or off-site to support client staff in performing their day-to-day activities, such as planning/scheduling, condition assessment, capacity assessment, contractor management, etc.
• Perform project management on concurrent large, complex projects and successfully deliver these on time and on budget. Plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep clients and internal staff informed throughout the duration of the project.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews of deliverables in accordance with Blue Cypress policy, including project management reviews.
• Maintain and grow client relationships and assess client needs with the goal of delivering tailored, cost effective, solutions. Lead business development activities such as client engagement, proposal writing, and presentations.
• Be accountable for Pacific Northwest UMS related operations metrics such as utilization, workload management, accuracy of timesheets and expense reports, and other metrics as assigned.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with oversight from the UMS Director. Take direction from and proactively communicate to multiple internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate regarding internal strategic business planning and lead or support internal strategic initiatives
• Be responsible for developing business development strategies in collaboration with the UMS Director and the Marketing & Business Development Manager. Be responsible for implementation including identifying leads, making decisions on pursuits and related investments, and the quality of proposals.
• Supervise, delegate, and oversee work of early- and mid-career staff
• Mentor early-, mid-, and senior-career staff including
• Giving timely, constructive feedback
• Being responsible for professional development planning
• Maintain and promote Blue Cypress culture
• Implement and promote Blue Cypress policies, processes, and procedures
• Periodic travel required
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 15 years of experience primarily as an engineering consultant in a Pacific Northwest A/E firm; public sector experience also valued. Focus on water, wastewater or stormwater systems or transportation systems (transit, highway, airport).
• Advanced proficiency in utility management and asset management consulting services
• Demonstrated strong project management skills with ability to effectively manage collaborative teams with concurrent projects and deadlines
• Established network of professional contacts in utility field within the Pacific Northwest region, particularly Seattle-metro, including local engineering firms and utility clients
• Proven ability to establish and grow client base
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm, professionalism, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to receive and act upon constructive feedback
• Outstanding critical thinking skills
• Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize, multitask, and organize complex projects
• Strong interest in local government and public agency operations and management, utility management, and asset management consulting services
• Ability to periodically travel to utilities across the region or country

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, public administration, business administration, environmental science, or other technical graduate science degree
• Licensed professional engineer (PE) in the State of Washington or Oregon
• Experience in environmental regulatory space
• Certification in Asset Management
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Required software proficiencies include:

• Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Sharepoint)

Preferred software proficiencies include:

• Microsoft specialized applications (Access, Power Query, PowerPivot, Visio, Project)
• Proficient in creating pivot tables, pivot charts, writing formulas (e.g., performing v-lookups) within Microsoft Excel
• Writing queries and joining tables within Microsoft Access or similar SQL environment
• Esri ArcGIS ArcMap and/or Pro and various extensions such as Spatial Analyst
• Esri Apps including Workforce, Survey123, Collector, etc.
• Understanding of industry software such as Azteca Cityworks, Central Square's Lucity, Infor/Hansen, IBM Maximo, Granite, Linko, etc.
• Understanding of data warehouse and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position will include supervision of personnel.

Travel:

• There is potential travel of approximately 25%, consisting primarily of travel within the local Metropolitan Area (e.g. driving to client sites, attending meetings/conferences, etc.) with some travel that may be required out of state.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This is a hybrid position (in office/remote). We offer a telecommute option to work once a week from the office, with a minimum of 6 times per month at the office, and the remainder of the time to work from home. If desired, employees may work up to every day in the office instead of at home. During onboarding, new hires may be required to work more frequently in-person at the office. While in the office, the employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. Smoking and vaping shall be prohibited in all enclosed areas within the workplace.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times