Department Manager

Description

At Jones Edmunds, we help communities thrive through innovative engineering and consulting solutions. Now, we’re looking for a dynamic Department Manager to lead our Water/Wastewater Engineering team within the Utilities discipline.

If you’re energized by building high-performing teams, guiding complex projects, and cultivating lasting client relationships, this leadership role could be a great fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a department of Project Managers, Engineers, Scientists, Analysts, Designers, Technicians, and support staff.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality align with client and company expectations.
• Foster a culture of servant leadership, coaching, mentoring, and developing staff to achieve career and department goals.
• Collaborate across departments to balance workloads, share expertise, and deliver seamless client service.
• Drive business development through client engagement, proposals, and long-term partnerships.
• Represent the firm as a visible leader both internally and externally.

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: BS in Engineering, Science, Architecture, Management, or related field (or equivalent progressive experience).
• Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in consulting or a related field, including 3+ years in project management.
• Licensure: Florida PE, PG, or Architect registration may be required.
• Other: Knowledge of project performance metrics; valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR

Why Join Jones Edmunds?

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including: 

          - Medical, Dental, and Vision options 

          - Employer paid Short-Term disability and life insurance 

          - Paid Holidays and Generous PTO 

          - Employer Contributed 401(K) plan 

          - Tuition Reimbursement 

          - And more…

• Impactful Work: See your projects come to life across Florida communities.
• Ownership Culture: As an Associate Owner in our ESOP company, you share in our success.
• A hybrid work schedule: Optional remote work on Thursdays and Fridays
• Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values integrity, knowledge, and service.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/AA/DFWP

Jones Edmunds & Associates will not sponsor a work visa (e.g. H1B, etc.,) to fill this position.

As a condition of employment with Jones Edmunds & Associates any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen and motor vehicle report.