Senior Utility Management Consultant

Blue Cypress Consulting is seeking a Senior Utility Management Services (UMS) Consultant to support current projects and facilitate the expansion of our utility management and community planning consulting services in the Pacific Northwest. It is our intent to continue growing our presence in the Seattle area and the region. As an integral part of our collaborative business development and technical team, this Senior Utility Management Consultant will manage client projects, lead/mentor early- to mid-career staff, develop and maintain client relationships, participate in business development activities, and contribute to internal business strategies. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 8 years of experience as a utility management and/or engineering consultant at an A&E firm within the Pacific Northwest (preferably Seattle metro-area) with a focus on water, wastewater, and/or stormwater systems. This candidate must have a successful track record of leadership, delivering projects on time and on budget, developing and maintaining client relationships, managing complex projects, and leading business development activities. They should thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and exemplify Blue Cypress’s values: Collaboration, Strategic Development, and Improvement-Oriented Growth. This person will be expected to develop and lead these potential types of projects for clients: conduct strategic planning efforts, perform operational assessments, lead business transformation projects, examine the effectiveness of information management tools and the data generated, design and conduct analyses to identify actionable insight, effectively communicate recommendations in writing and in presentations to a variety of audiences, design improvement strategies and initiatives, and support implementation of new business practices, information management tools, etc. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Necessary accommodations will be provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state or local law. The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to list ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. Responsibilities include:
Provide specialized management consulting services in areas that may include: strategic planning, infrastructure management/asset management, operational optimization/lean processes, regulatory support, maintenance management, capital planning/forecasting, system 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 planning and renewal strategies for water, wastewater, and/or stormwater for utilities
Design and oversee analyses on large infrastructure datasets, such as GIS, computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), customer information systems, condition assessment/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.
Design and implement analytics and dashboard platforms
Perform project management on concurrent projects ranging from small to 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
Maintain and grow client relationships and assess client needs with the goal of delivering tailored, cost-effective solutions. Participate in business development activities such as client engagement, proposal writing, and presentations
Work in a fast-paced environment with oversight from the Regional Director. Take direction from and proactively communicate to multiple internal stakeholders.
Collaborate regarding internal strategic business planning and lead or support internal strategic initiatives
Supervise, delegate, and oversee work of early- to mid-career staff
Periodic travel required
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline such as environmental science/management, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8 years of experience as a management consultant in a Pacific Northwest A/E firm with a focus on water, wastewater, or stormwater systems
Advanced proficiency in infrastructure 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 infrastructure clients
Proven ability to establish and grow client base
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Enthusiasm, professionalism, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills
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 Preferred Qualifications
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)
Certified GIS Professional
Experience or interest in growing into airport, transit, transportation, or other physical infrastructure intensive sectors Required software proficiencies include:
Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Sharepoint)
Must be proficient in creating pivot tables, pivot charts, writing formulas (e.g., performing v-lookups) within Microsoft Excel Preferred software proficiencies include:
Microsoft specialized applications (Access,Power Query, PowerPivot, Visio, Project)
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 Trimble Cityworks, Central Square’s Lucity, Infor/Hansen, IBM Maximo, InfoAsset Planner, hydraulic and hydrological modeling, CCTV, FOG, Fleet, etc.
Understanding of data warehouse and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, etc. Supervisory Responsibilities This position will include supervision of personnel in the PNW. Travel There is potential travel of approximately 15% consisting primarily of travel within the local Metropolitan Area (e.g. driving to client sites, attending meetings/conferences, etc.) with some travel that may be required out of state. Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This is a hybrid position (in office/remote). We offer a telecommute option to work once a week from the office, with a minimum of 6 times per month at the office, and the remainder of the time to work from home. If desired, employees may work up to every day in the office instead of at home. During onboarding, new hires may be required to work more frequently in-person at the office with their supervisor. While in the office, the employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. Smoking and vaping shall be prohibited in all enclosed areas within the workplace. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times