Natural Gas Area Lead - #2671

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

We are looking for a Natural Gas Area Lead to join our Industrial Commercial Energy group to improve infrastructure in our Florida offices. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and ten or more years of related Natural Gas experience with ten or more years of related management experience. Candidate should have strong people and team-building skills to effectively communicate with clients and other staff. This person should also be highly motivated, organized, and able to interpret technical data and perform technical writing. This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in networking within the consultant and client communities. 

Typical responsibilities include:

• Responsible for financial performance of a division (office or practice area) of designated 
• market segment
• Track monthly workload to coordinate staffing needs with the Market Segment Lead (MSL) and recommend staff changes as needed
• Track operational progress of the team(s) 
• Promote consistent technical excellence 
• Review and approve all contracts and seek input from MSL as appropriate
• Manage project teams within area
• Effectively coordinate division (office or practice) activities with the MSL
• Accountable for Project Manager/Client Manager performance
• Responsible for client profitability
• Assist the Project Manager in A/R and invoicing
• Approve training/seminars and memberships with annual budget and coordinate with other Area Leads within the market segment
• Manage Utilization and Projects in Trouble
• Approve time sheet

• Develop, implement, lead, and support the strategic initiatives cultivating new market opportunities
• Review proposals including the scope, schedule and fee and assign as needed
• Monitor client satisfaction
• Manage pricing strategies to drive profitability of market
• Identify strategic growth opportunities for market segment
• Chair regularly scheduled discussions to coordinate business development and operational issues
• Responsible for market segment sales and budget

• Provide annual Business Plan inputs (sales/revenues/staffing) to MSL
• Identify and recommend training, seminars, and conferences to MSL
• Provide input to/support the MSL on business development and growth initiatives
• Analyze staff performance
• Maintain a safe working environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related degree) is required

• 10 years of related experience required
• 10 years of related management experience required

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least two days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.

Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.