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Who we are:

We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Work® based on feedback from our community of over 230 team members. We ranked top three in the AEC Advisors 2021 and 2022 Diversity Index Top Firms and were recognized as one of Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services in 2023. Since 1990, our mission has been to be the water firm of choice for both our clients and our team. Over the years we have built upon that mission and now integrate a host of high-quality services in groundwater, water supply, water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater, recycled water, construction management, and operations technology from our multiple locations in the west. As a team, we work with our clients to understand their true needs. Our long-term relationships are based on integrity, partnership, and high-value solutions. In 2024 and beyond, West Yost is advancing water resources for future generations and living our core values every day.

Infrastructure Sector Leader – Southwest

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Opportunity: If you think you are an exceptional leader that is leading a team of talented professionals or you want to build an outstanding team, give us a call! West Yost strives to be a platform for motivated and talented people to discover how they can do the best work of their lives. Why? Because when you grow, we grow and there are limitless opportunities for excellence and impact. We believe that our industry deserves the best talent because we are the most important profession to society and consequently, we have high expectations for the people that are a part of our amazing team. If you build and sustain trust through your character, work ethic, and attention to detail, you will be an amazing part of our team!

Your Role: As Infrastructure Sector Leader Southwest you will be a business unit leader building a new team in the Southwest, which includes states we have existing offices (California and Arizona) and adjoining states. Your leadership will directly shape the career paths of your team, influence client experiences and ensure the seamless execution and excellence of our projects. From spearheading recruitment to crafting succession plans, your role is integral to nurturing our incredible team. Our current business sectors range in size from 15 to 40 people.

Your Impact:

• Market Engagement & Expansion: increase your impact on our amazing industry by using your relationships and industry acumen to build a practice that allows you and your team to realize new opportunities and partnerships.

• Strategic Leadership & Collaboration: You will be a positive influence on our team of professionals that are purposefully focused on water consulting through your mentorship, leadership, and participation in forming and executing strategi initiatives.

• Project Oversight & Execution: Increase your impact on the communities we work and live through your expertise and guidance on projects from conception to completion, focusing on quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction. Your role is crucial in translating complex engineering challenges into actionable plans.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Director of Operations (Director of Operations reports to the President/CEO)

Other key relationships: Other Business Sector leaders, Business Development Director, President/CEO, CFO, and Area Market Leads. Supported by HR, Finance and IT.

Major Responsibilities

• As Sector leader you will be responsible for all of the Sector’s activities. These responsibilities include staff recruitment and development, team growth and profitability, quality control, marketing, business development, and fostering good overall team morale and positive client relationships. At times, you may also function as a senior project manager on strategic projects/programs.

• You will develop, lead, and execute a multi-year strategic plan looking at areas for growth in the Sector in alignment with West Yost’s values and strategic vision. You have the ultimate responsibility to reliably deliver on current strategic initiatives while also determining how to capitalize on undeveloped new services, clients, or geographies.

• You have “responsible autonomy” for all decisions related to fulfilling the group’s mission and goals. You will be supported by a collaborative network of technical and operational leaders across the company, including the President/CEO that share a common goal of team success.

Our Promise to You: Joining us means stepping into a role that values your holistic wellbeing. With a competitive salary range of $190,085 - $225,000, our comprehensive benefits package is designed around your health, time, and future. From flexible hybrid work arrangements and a generous PTO policy to professional development support and tuition reimbursement, we invest in your happiness and excellence.

As part of our commitment to inclusivity, West Yost is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

LOCATION: Irvine or San Diego office locations (preferred) also open to discuss other locations - https://www.westyost.com/locations.

Standard benefits:

We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include 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, and even pet insurance.

Connecting with others:

This position will require travel to other offices and/or client offices. Applicant must carry a valid driver's license. Applicant must also be able to meet West Yost’s rules and be eligible to drive for business. West Yost’s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

A day in the life:

You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance. All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs. We support and foster your career success and encourage you to be in control of your future with us. Our annual company-wide monthly staff meetings, annual in-person All Staff meeting, Duck Dinner, company camping events, company celebrations, and other company-sponsored events provide an important part of the West Yost culture, which is to have fun.

Other unique benefits:

You’ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)