Associate Vice President – Water/Wastewater

Pape-Dawson

Associate Vice President overseeing planning, design, and construction of water/wastewater facilities. Mentoring teams and supporting business development at Pape-Dawson.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing project teams managing the planning, evaluation, design, construction, and rehabilitation of water and wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure
Leading multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of project delivery
Mentoring and supervising managers, project leaders, and senior technical staff
Managing multiple teams and complex projects concurrently
Reviewing and approving proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and client agreements
Supporting business development activities
Developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients, public agencies, industry partners, and community leaders
Ensuring consistent application and advancement of company design, production, and quality control standards across projects and teams
Collaborating with executive leadership, operations, and finance to assess staffing needs, resource allocation, and market conditions
Representing the company through active participation in professional associations, industry organizations, and civic groups

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering discipline where applicable) from an ABET-accredited program
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state(s) required to support project work
Minimum of 12 years of progressive engineering experience, including senior-level project leadership and people management responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor managers, project leaders, and senior technical professionals
Proven experience managing complex projects, multiple teams, and competing priorities simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, public agencies, and internal leadership
Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional hours as required to meet project and business needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

World-class benefits
Commitment to your overall wellbeing

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Hard Skills & Tools

Civil EngineeringProject ManagementWater TreatmentWastewater TreatmentDesignConstructionRehabilitationQuality ControlBudget ManagementProposal Review

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationRelationship BuildingTeam ManagementCollaborationEvaluationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsBusiness Development

Certifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering