SPHERE MANAGER
Chicago, IL
REQUISITION HR08-27

The Chicago Sphere Manager will be responsible for leading all activities in Westin’s Chicago office, and manage all sales and technical resources for all engagements in IL and surrounding area to ensure business growth, high quality proposals and deliverables, timely execution of projects within budget, as well as staff hiring, mentoring, and development. The Sphere Manager will also be responsible for selling Westin’s services and managing key accounts.

Job Responsibilities

The Sphere Manager will successfully develop and manage client relationships for existing and prospective accounts while enhancing Westin’s strategy for development and growth of our IL area Engineering and Consulting Practices.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Client service development
• Proposals
• Client management ensuring quality project delivery and continuous client satisfaction
• Office management and general administration
• Technical lead for large and/or strategic projects
• Achieving sales, revenue, growth, sold time and profit goals
• Supervisory Responsibilities include:
  • Staff management and mentoring
  • Monthly project and staffing reviews
  • Financial performance reviews
  • Sales efforts reviews.

Job Requirements

• 10 plus years experience in water/wastewater utility or public sector agency consulting
• Areas of expertise will include consulting engineering, information technology consulting, and management
• Demonstrated knowledge of IT systems and SCADA / Telecom for water utilities
• Significant professional contacts with water/wastewater decision makers in the Chicago region
• Demonstrated capability of independently managing technical staff
• Excellent technical skills, interpersonal skills, and reputation in the industry
• Successful delivery of large projects within budget, schedule, and quality standards
• Client service development; ensure business growth
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent business relationships with established and new customers
• Excellent written/verbal presentation skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear concise manner to a variety of audiences
• Registered professional
• PMI certification as a Professional Project Manager (PMP) a plus

To apply, please send your résumé confidentially to: westin.recruit@we-inc.com or fax to (916) 852-2104. Please include the job title and number in the subject line.

Be a part of a growing team! Opportunities exist for US and Canadian professionals across North America. Our employee owned firm offers excellent salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

From concept to solution, we work with our clients to implement effective and innovative improvements to business processes, organization, culture and technology.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.westinsolutions.com.

Westin is an Equal Opportunity M/F/D/V Employer.