Job Details

Position Overview

Wilson Engineers is a fast‑growing engineering firm looking for a dynamic and motivated leader to join our team in Reno or Minden, NV. The role, titled Northern Nevada Business Leader, will lead operations, drive business development, manage projects, and serve as a key client contact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle day‑to‑day firm operations, including overseeing personnel in Reno and Minden.
• Have P&L responsibility for the geography and business unit.
• Develop relationships with other managers, senior leadership, and marketing to define market and client opportunities and strategies for business development.
• Turn prospects into clients by building relationships and trust.
• Maintain clients by establishing a working relationship with key decision makers and influencers based on Wilson Engineer's Values.
• Lead projects using resources to accurately invoice clients within budget.
• Prepare client contracts, statements of qualifications, fee proposals and contracts.
• Effectively communicate ideas and technical concepts to coworkers and with clients on sensitive and complex matters.
• Understand client needs and apply innovative thinking to solve problems and capture opportunities.
• Ensure quality control for projects and clients.
• Develop and maintain a high level of understanding of market, client, and technology trends and advancement.
• Attend meetings and community and industry events.
• Follow/research industry trends and communicate back to the team.
• Prepare and present formal client presentations.
• Maintain client confidentiality for all project work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Eight to ten years or more of experience in staff supervision, client relations, and/or project management.
• Have leadership experience in the consulting industry, with a demonstrated track record of profitability and success managing a business.
• Licensed in your respective discipline in either California or Nevada.
• PMP designation and water experience a plus.

Benefits

Wilson Engineers offers a comprehensive benefits plan that exceeds industry standards and is designed to meet each employee's personal and professional expectations. Benefits include personal time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage; a flexible spending plan and short‑ and long‑term disability. The company also offers 401(k) plans with employer matching.

• Medical Plan
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Civil Engineering