One Water Midwest Business Unit Leader

We are excited to announce that we will be undergoing a selection process for a Business Unit Leader (BUL) in our One Water Midwest business unit. This role is critical to strengthening client partnerships, driving strategic growth, and delivering high-quality projects that reflect Mead & Hunt’s commitment to excellence. 

At Mead & Hunt, we take pride in being a nationally recognized, employee-owned consulting firm where leaders have a direct impact on the success of our people, clients, and communities. We foster a collaborative, values-driven culture that emphasizes trust, innovation, and long-term relationships.

As a Business Unit Leader, you will play a key role in shaping the direction of the One Water Midwest business unit, mentoring high-performing teams, and advancing meaningful projects that improve water/wastewater projects and infrastructure across the region.

Responsibilities include:

• Develops business and marketing plans and is responsible for meeting business plan goals
• Monitors financial metrics and makes adjustments when required
• Identifies and recommends resource needs to group leader
• Monitors and controls staff productivity; approves position requisitions
• Conducts annual performance appraisals for direct reports
• Assesses client satisfaction, conducts regular check-ins with clients, and follows up with action items
• Leads marketing efforts including proposals, client presentations, go/no-go decisions
• Is responsible for project administration issues (i.e. legal and contract issues etc.)
• Implements and monitors QA/QC plan
• Coordinates with group leaders, business unit leaders, and department managers both within and outside the assigned business unit
• Oversees all employees in the assigned business unit; however, direct reports consist of managers of departments within the assigned business unit
• Other duties as assigned

This position requires travel, overnight stays, and evening or weekend work as assigned.

Successful candidates will have all of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in a professional field from an accredited college or university
• At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in consulting or related field

Ideal candidates will have any/all of the following:

• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in consulting or related field
• Appropriate professional registration(s)

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers.

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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