Director of Engineering

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

MWH is currently seeking a qualified Director of Engineering to support our company wide engineering operations for water/wastewater construction out of our Broomfield, CO office.

The Director of Engineering serves as a senior leader overseeing training and development of project engineering teams in the application of MWH technical systems, for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role provides strategic direction for field and project engineering operations, ensuring strong governance, effective risk management, and alignment between design engineering, project engineering and construction.

This position requires a visionary leader who can drive operational excellence, foster innovation, and build the organizational capability needed to support continued growth and profitability.

Essential Functions

• Provide cross functional leadership across engineering, construction, and external partners to ensure seamless integration of project engineering solutions.
• Mentor, coach, and develop field and project engineering team members, building skills, technical capability, and a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support teams directly-onsite or virtually-by reviewing work, removing barriers, and resolving technical challenges.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between design engineering and project construction teams; lead efforts to resolve design-construction conflicts.
• Engage with design consultants to challenge technical solutions when needed to enhance constructability, value engineering, cost efficiency.
• Lead the development and execution of long-term- field and project engineering strategies, including product development roadmaps, virtual design and construction (VDC), and innovation opportunities.
• Manage the project engineering budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and implementation of cost saving- measures without compromising quality.
• Support field and project engineering staff through clear communication, guidance, resource planning, and performance oversight.
• Maintain strong cross functional- relationships with internal teams to support successful project execution and overall business performance.
• Ensure adherence to internal processes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements; foster a culture of operational discipline and safety.
• Represent project engineering in customer interactions, building trust and ensuring alignment on technical and delivery expectations.
• Successfully manage multiple large, complex initiatives simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications

• MS in Engineering or Construction Management. Civil, mechanical, electrical or architectural or equivalent degree required.
• Experience in utilizing design and BIM and CADD software, Autodesk and Bentley products. Use of digital construction tools in the construction environment is highly valued.
• 8+ years in program/construction management experience with large scale projects with at least 5 years leading teams.
• Relevant water/wastewater experience in municipal programs/projects is required.
• Candidates should be skilled in staff development, client services and project control systems, problem solving, claims avoidance, cost control, and quality systems.
• Strong management skills including managing project resources and budgets.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with good vocabulary and grammar. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one situations. Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff and management, both internal and external.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential or sensitive information or issues.
• Ability to travel as business requires at least 50% at times.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional registration (PE) and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) construction management certification. Preferred multi-state registration or ability to get registered in the states where MWH works.

Compensation Range: $175,000 - $225,000

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company's multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

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