Blue Cypress Consulting, LLC · 3 days ago
Utility Management Services Regional Director, Pacific Northwest
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expBlue Cypress Consulting, LLC is seeking a Utility Management Services (UMS) Regional Director to support and expand their consulting services in the Pacific Northwest. The role involves managing client projects, leading and mentoring staff, and driving business development in the region, particularly focusing on water, wastewater, and transportation systems.
ConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingSustainability
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Tiffany Stone
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Required software proficiencies include: Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Sharepoint)
Preferred
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)
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
Company
Blue Cypress Consulting, LLC
Blue Cypress Consulting, LLC (Blue Cypress) provides Community Planning and Utility Management services to public, non-profit, and private clients either directly or in partnership with other firms.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Melissa Ting
Chief Operating Officer
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