West Yost · 1 day ago
Asset Management Practice Area Lead (Municipal Water focus)
Lake Oswego, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$127K/yr - $186K/yr
15+ years expWest Yost is a water-focused engineering consulting firm recognized for its commitment to quality and employee satisfaction. The Asset Management Practice Area Lead will guide the asset management practice, overseeing a team and ensuring the delivery of data-informed infrastructure solutions for clients, while also focusing on business development and strategic growth.
Civil EngineeringConstructionWater
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the Asset Management team, including staff supervision, workload management, performance reviews, and professional development
Recruit, onboard, and grow the practice with a focus on staff retention, culture-building, and career progression
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented team environment that values technical excellence and client service
Oversee quality assurance/quality control processes and guide the development of internal standards and best practices
Shape the long-term culture and direction of a future-focused practice area within West Yost
Develop and maintain a 3-year strategic growth plan for the Asset Management practice area
Identify and pursue opportunities to expand services with current and new clients, including cross-sector collaboration
Lead proposal development and/or serve as a technical contributor and reviewer for proposals and strategic documents
Strengthen internal awareness of asset management by educating Client Service Managers, Business Sector Leaders, and cross-functional teams
Maintain visibility in the industry by attending conferences and professional events, building new relationships, and promoting West Yost’s services
Partner with marketing and communications to maintain and update practice-related content on the firm’s website, intranet, and external-facing materials
Manage a diverse client portfolio, serving as project manager and strategic advisor for asset management projects
Guide project delivery and oversee work performed by staff, including technical quality, schedule, budget, and client communication
Deliver projects aligned with asset management industry best practices including IIMM, IAM, and the EPA
Provide subject matter expertise in: Asset management maturity/gap assessment, Asset inventory and hierarchy, Asset and facility condition and risk assessment, Capital planning and decision frameworks, Maintenance strategy and CMMS selection & integration, Lifecycle cost analysis and asset performance modeling, KPI development and levels of service/performance measurement, Budgeting and resource prioritization, Technology evaluations and functional requirements development
Develop and apply technical standards, process guides, and specifications tailored to municipal utility clients
Participate in professional organizations such as AWWA, WEF, and IAM, and stay current on emerging trends and technologies
Collaborate with other West Yost practice areas (e.g., Water Resources, Treatment, Infrastructure, Groundwater, OT & Cybersecurity) to deliver integrated solutions
Support internal initiatives, including succession planning, staff development, and firmwide collaboration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Finance, or Economics
15+ years' experience in municipal utility management or engineering consulting or engineering management with emphasis in municipal utility management
Excellent writing and communication skills are essential
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Knowledge of municipal water and wastewater utility operation, maintenance, and management practices
Knowledge of municipal water and wastewater utility assets and equipment
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems and their value supporting asset management programs
Knowledge of advanced asset management principles associated with the Institute of Asset Management
Knowledge of condition assessment practices associated with water and sewer pipelines and mechanical equipment found at water and wastewater treatment plants
Benefits
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
Pet insurance
Support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program
Tuition reimbursement
Paid professional memberships
Paid training
Leadership Academy programs
Milestone anniversary benefits
Peer to peer recognition programs
Potential for employee stock ownership
Annual monetary and paid time off bonuses
Performance-based bonus eligibility
Merit increase eligibility
Employee referral bonuses
Wellness reimbursement
Company
West Yost
West Yost is a water-focused consulting engineering firm ranked by Fortune Magazine as one of the “Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services” 2023 - 2025.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ernest Liu
Chief Financial Officer
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