Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. **Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?** We are seeking an **Irrigation Group Leader**  to join our growing team. The position is  **hybrid**  and located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This role offers an exciting opportunity to specialize in the field of irrigation design and management. As a Group Leader, you will be responsible for the planning, design, and specification of efficient and sustainable irrigation systems for a variety of landscape projects, ensuring seamless integration with the overall landscape design intent. **Join us to power the shift toward cleaner, smarter** **environmental** **solutions. Apply today and make a lasting impact.** **What You'll Do:** **Group Leadership** + Manage diverse, fast-paced, and complex projects involving multidisciplinary teams, utilizing professional staff in multiple office locations + Develop and maintain client relationships as primary or secondary client contact for projects + Participate in selling and cross-selling efforts; (Civil, Survey, Geotech, Natural Resources, and Environmental) + Lead in the development of strategy, the scope of work, and the budget for projects, and lead presentations as part of client interviews/selection + Lead planning, design, and permitting civil engineering, land development, and infrastructure projects + Represent the client and project team at public meetings and hearings as required to support project permits and approvals + Lead this team with an entrepreneurial spirit by presenting at industry conferences and building professional relationships with permitting authorities + Lead safety culture within the project team, including following safety protocols for all projects + Track progress against project schedules and budgets. Prepare necessary contract adjustments for changes in scope, schedule, or fee + Actively manage project metrics, WIP, AR, and risk + Supervise and provide work assignments to the project team + Prepare, provide technical input, and/or review technical plans and reports + Plan and execute work tasks, as well as oversee tasks of team members, to meet project deadlines + Maintain overall project quality consistent with company and professional standards + Mentor staff in required technical skills + Motivate and encourage others, and help the team achieve success + Interact with regulatory agencies, knowing what information to provide when, and with appropriate internal or client review + Possess detailed knowledge of regulations in the area of practice + Solve problems creatively and effectively, and make informed decisions + Collaborate across multiple disciplines and with clients to articulate and achieve project goals + Communicate effectively and proactively with management, peers, and clients + Maintain the integrity and growth of the opportunity pipeline for the area + Manage and develop meaningful dialogue with clients in the area, and expand those relationships to the rest of Verdantas **Technical Work** + Develop comprehensive irrigation plans and specifications, including layout, hydraulic calculations, equipment selection, and construction details, based on project requirements and site conditions + Collaborate closely with other design professionals to ensure irrigation designs are aesthetically integrated and functionally optimized within the overall landscape plan + Conduct site analysis to assess existing conditions, soil types, plant water requirements, and microclimates to inform irrigation design decisions + Utilize industry-standard software (e.g., AutoCAD) to create accurate and detailed irrigation drawings and construction documents + Perform hydraulic calculations to ensure proper system performance and water distribution efficiency + Select appropriate irrigation equipment and technologies, considering factors such as water conservation, system longevity,