Public Works and Utilities Senior Consultant

Accountabilities

• • Lead and support client engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Assign, coordinate, and oversee internal team members responsible for project deliverables and client outcomes.
  • Support business process improvement, organizational assessments, strategic planning, software system assessments and selections, and technology implementation initiatives.
  • Help clients evaluate and improve operational models, service delivery, staffing structures, business processes, and supporting systems.
  • Document client decisions and recommendations within established project governance and decision-making frameworks.
  • Coordinate internal and client-side assignments in accordance with project plans, timelines, and priorities.
  • Provide regular project updates to clients, team members, and other stakeholders, including facilitating and leading client meetings.
  • Build trusted relationships with local government and utility leaders by understanding their operational priorities, challenges, and strategic objectives.
  • Identify project risks and proactively manage issues to maintain quality, momentum, and successful delivery.
  • Contribute to business development and marketing activities, including industry conferences, professional groups, prospective client meetings, and thought leadership content.
  • Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and collaborate with proposal teams to develop compelling and relevant responses.
  • Contribute insights and subject-matter expertise to strengthen consulting methodologies, client solutions, and broader practice development.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Political Science, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • 7–10 years of professional experience working with local governments or utility agencies in management, leadership, or similarly responsible roles.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of public-sector policies, procedures, budgeting, personnel and staffing, business operations, and service delivery.
  • Experience with public works or utilities environments, including familiarity with relevant business and technology systems.
  • Exposure to systems such as enterprise asset management, work order management, customer information systems, geographic information systems, capital improvement planning, or project management platforms.
  • Proven project management capabilities, including the ability to coordinate teams, manage deliverables, monitor budgets and timelines, and proactively resolve challenges.
  • Strong organizational and self-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a remote consulting environment.
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, internal teams, and senior stakeholders.
  • Business acumen and a practical understanding of public works and utility service delivery are highly valued.
  • Ability to establish credibility and serve as a trusted advisor to public-sector clients.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to client locations, with travel of up to 50% anticipated.
  • An advanced or graduate degree in Business Administration or Public Administration is preferred.
  • PMP, CAPM, organizational change management, or a comparable professional certification is preferred.

  Benefits

  • Targeted base salary range of $90,000–$115,000, with final compensation based on experience, education, seniority, travel requirements, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
  • Fully remote work environment.
  • Opportunity to serve local governments and utility agencies nationwide on high-impact organizational and technology initiatives.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits designed to support physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being.
  • Professional learning and development opportunities.
  • Collaborative, people-focused workplace culture.
  • Reasonable accommodations available throughout the application, interview, and employment process.
  • Equal employment opportunity and an inclusive workplace committed to supporting diverse perspectives and backgrounds.