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Assistant Business Unit Leader (Water)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 105000 - 165000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
10 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Were looking for an Assistant Business Unit Leader to help drive strategic growth in our Water this leadership role youll mentor a growing team of talented professionals play a key role in client development and business strategy and help shape the future of our firm. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact within a collaborative people-focused culture built on ownership innovation and long-term success. Candidates should have a strong business acumen and business development skills necessary to attract develop and retain clients. This position requires 10 years of experience.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
- Assist with regular reviews of workload projections and resources and recommend adjustments as necessary to ensure commitments are fulfilled.
- Review invoices cost data schedules and budgets with appropriate managers to ensure completion on a timely basis
- Works with the Business Unit Leader to proactively coordinate with business development staff to maintain a proper level of backlog
- Identifies and converts new business opportunities to contract backlog
- Direct relationship building potential project development proposal development and contracting between the Firm and clients. Seeks opportunities to cross-sell other H&S services to clients
- Monitor the technical quality and conformance to the clients requirements of the work products (reports plans specifications etc.) completed for the project; coordinate with other business unit leaders to promote the completion of quality work
- Participate in the preparation and checking of environmental engineering calculations and construction drawings
- Prepare contract proposals and cost estimates
- Oversee the production of effective and high-quality project documents (including reports drawings and specifications)
- Monitor project schedules and budgets
- Coordinate projects with other business units as required
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Experience in drinking water wastewater and/or stormwater design
- Ability to lead manage and schedule staff to meet project needs
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Outlook Excel Word)
- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD
- Knowledge of one or more design software packages including HEC-RAS XP-SWMM EPA-SWMM SewerGems InfoWater WaterGems BioWin etc.
- Must possess a valid drivers license
- Must complete a background check
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor of Science in Civil Chemical or Environmental Engineering
Master of Science Degree in Engineering (preferred)
SALARY RANGE:
Horner & Shifrin Inc. offers a comprehensive total rewards package and is committed to fair competitive market-based compensation. The target salary range for this position is $105000 - $165000. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidates particular combination of knowledge skills competencies experience and geographic location.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Chemical or Environmental Engineering
Master of Science Degree in Engineering (preferred)
SALARY RANGE:
Horner & Shifrin Inc. offers a comprehensive total rewards package and is committed to fair competitive market-based compensation. The target salary range for this position is $105000 - $165000. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidates particular combination of knowledge skills competencies experience and geographic location.
Why come work for us Horner & Shifrin is a 100% employee-owned company that employs the best people and provides them with challenging projects and a work environment that fosters growth innovation and personal satisfaction. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has recognized us as a Top Workplace from 2017-2026. We offer a wide variety of benefits such as flexible schedules casual dress company-sponsored activities domestic partner benefits paid parental leave and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. To learn more about us please check out our website at
Applicants interested in applying to Horner & Shifrin Inc. are required to complete our online application which can be found by visiting Visits and phone calls will not be accepted.
Contact our Human Resources Department at for any recruiting inquiries.
Horner & Shifrin is a Federal Contractor Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact Human Resources at for assistance.
Horner & Shifrin does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Horner & Shifrins Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Horner & Shifrin will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
