Area Director (Water Business)

TL;DR

Area Director (Water Business): Managing the delivery of multi-million dollar water-related infrastructure projects in the Upper Mid-West with an accent on client relationship development, pursuit leadership, and financial growth. Focus on driving new business objectives, managing complex risk, and overseeing engineering execution.

Location: Hybrid; must be based in Bloomington, MN or Chicago, IL (or be eligible for relocation to these areas). Role requires a business traveler schedule with consistent travel of 60% or more.

Salary: $233,993 - $416,724 per year

Company

hirify.global is a 100% employee-owned global leader in sustainable infrastructure, providing engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction services for over a century.

What you will do

• Lead business management and client relationship development specifically within the Upper Mid-West region.
• Manage pursuit teams and execute capture strategies for water and wastewater engineering projects.
• Account for project performance and new business objectives, including top and bottom line financial growth.
• Oversee project execution, managing budgets, invoicing, payments, and performance reviews.
• Direct and mentor engineering managers, providing coaching and recommendations for staff promotion.

Requirements

• 15+ years of active water/wastewater experience with demonstrated leadership in the Central region market.
• Professional Engineering License and a Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline.
• Strong proficiency in budget management and financial metrics.
• Advanced contract negotiation skills, including knowledge of risk, pricing, and payment terms.
• Ability to travel consistently 60% or more of the work schedule.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned company structure via 100% ESOP ownership.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Company-matched 401k plan and performance-based bonus program.
• Flexible hybrid work environment and generous paid vacation and sick time.
• Access to a company credit union and various vendor discounts.