We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Work® based on feedback from our community of over 230 team members and ranked top three in the AEC Advisors 2021 and 2022 Diversity Index Top Firms. Since 1990, our mission has been to be the water firm of choice for both our clients and our team. Over the years we have built upon that mission and now integrate a host of high-quality services in groundwater, water supply, water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater, recycled water, construction management, and operations technology from our multiple locations in the west. As a team, we work with our clients to understand their true needs. Our long-term relationships are based on integrity, partnership, and high-value solutions. In 2024 and beyond, West Yost is advancing water resources for future generations and living our core values every day.
COMPENTSATION RANGE: $154,770 to $263,120. Based on our Davis, CA office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).
LOCATION: Can sit in any of our office locations ( https://www.westyost.com/locations/ ).
Standard benefits:
We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution), paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, two employee assistance programs, travel assistance program, 401(k) profit sharing with employer match, leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and even pet insurance.
Business Sector Leader - Program and Procurement Management
The Opportunity
At West Yost, we are committed to significant growth over the coming years, and we are looking for experienced leaders with a proven ability to grow a practice and develop the careers of their team members.
Water is the resource of the future, and at West Yost Associates (West Yost) we are driven to be the water firm of choice for clients and employees in the geographies we serve. West Yost employs some of the most talented professionals in the business. Because we are employee-owned, our owners are responsible for, and rewarded by, our success. We are committed to be a values-driven mid-size company where individuals can really make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve. We do this through collaborating with our clients and each other to advance the responsible, sustainable stewardship of water.
The Business Sector Leader we are seeking will have the desire and skills to drive our Program and Procurement Management (PPM) business sector to new heights by working directly with clients and team members to advance our offerings in program management, alternative project delivery procurement, owner advisory services, watershed management, asset management, and funding for our communities.
Key Relationships
Reports to: Director of Operations
Other key relationships: Coordinates with the President/CEO, CFO, Marketing Director, Business Development Director as well as Area Market Leads and other Business Sector Leaders. Supported by HR, Finance and IT.
Major Responsibilities and Decision-Making Authority
The PPM Business Sector Leader is responsible for all of the Sector's activities. These responsibilities include staff development, growth and profitability, quality control, marketing, business development, and fostering good overall team morale and positive client relationships. At times, this leader may also function as a senior project manager on strategic projects/programs.
This leader will develop, lead, and execute a multi-year strategic plan looking at areas for growth in the PPM Business Sector in alignment with West Yost's values and strategic vision. The leader has ultimate responsibility to reliably deliver on current strategic initiatives while also determining how to capitalize on undeveloped new services, clients, or geographies.
The team of people are the core of West Yost, and as such, this leader will attract, retain, counsel, develop, and inspire the PPM team aligned with the strengths and interests of the individuals. Supporting the team in their delivery of proposals and meaningful projects is paramount to individual satisfaction and team success.
The PPM Business Sector Leader has "responsible autonomy" for all decisions related to fulfilling the group's mission and goals. The leader is also supported by a collaborative network of technical and operational leaders across the company, including the President/CEO that share a common goal of team success.
What You Bring to the Team
Here are some things to determine if this opportunity is a fit for your character and skills:
You are a proven operator with a 10 - 15 year track record of success as a leader in water utility planning and engineering consulting services.
You are motivated by results. You are motivated by setting challenging goals and then working with and through others to achieve them. You take ownership of your responsibilities and take pride in making a difference.
You pay attention to details. As far as you're concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing well and you are driven to provide quality work that is well-communicated. You stay focused on your work and that of your team to ensure that you are all successful.
You enjoy solving problems. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative solutions. If you don't know the answer, you use your many resources to uncover the answer. You are also willing to ask for help, and to seek support from others.
You like helping people. You enjoy working with others and want to see others succeed. You are patient, level-headed, and cool under pressure. You take pride in seeing others grow and develop in alignment with their strengths and interests.
You communicate clearly. You appreciate the importance of communicating well and communicating often. You value clarity and ensuring that others understand the "why" behind each action and decision. You are comfortable communicating in writing, virtually, and in-person.
You think on your feet. You like learning new things and you learn quickly. When things change, as they inevitably do, you work through the phycological transition of change for yourself and in support of others. You aren't deterred by failures, but rather use them as an opportunity to learn and evolve.
You value relationships. You nurture and maintain relationships with clients and your internal teammates. You are a team builder with the ability to bring together people with varying talents to get the desired results. You understand the importance of stability and support of your family and friends outside of work and how this contributes to your success and happiness.
You have emotional intelligence. You are self-aware and able to regulate your emotions in order to meet people where they are and bring your best to any situation. People look to you for advice and mentoring, especially when faced with a challenging situation.
To become part of shaping this premier and growing water firm, you will benefit from having experience in the civil or environmental engineering/science field. Technical skills are important, but in this role your ability to lead, manage, work with others, mentor and support a team is paramount. Your ability to quickly establish trust and commitment both internally and externally with clients are foundational for this role. At West Yost, we are here to provide you with the support and resources you need to build and grow the amazing Program and Procurement Management team. It is up to you to you just need to bring the motivation and drive to produce results.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
*This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices. Applicant must carry a valid driver's license. Applicant must also be able to meet West Yost's rules and be eligible to drive for business. West Yost's insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.*
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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