Who we are:

We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Work® based on feedback from our community of over 240 team members. We ranked top three in the AEC Advisors 2021 and 2022 Diversity Index Top Firms and were recognized as one of Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services in 2023 and 2024. Since 1990, our mission has been to be the water firm of choice for both our clients and our team. Over the years we have built upon that mission and now integrate a host of high-quality services in groundwater, water supply, water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater, recycled water, construction management, and operations technology from our multiple locations in the west. As a team, we work with our clients to understand their true needs. Our long-term relationships are based on integrity, partnership, and high-value solutions. In 2024 and beyond, West Yost is advancing water resources for future generations and living our core values every day.

Compensation range: $123,640 to $189,530. Based on our Davis, CA office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).

LOCATION: Can sit in any of our California offices - (https://www.westyost.com/locations/ ).

Standard benefits:

We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution), paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, two employee assistance programs, travel assistance program, 401(k) profit sharing with employer match, leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and even pet insurance.

Asset Management Consultant

DESCRIPTION:

As a key team member of the Asset Management practice, the Asset Management Consultant will function as an integral part of a group of consultants who provide strategic asset management solutions to West Yost’s clients. This includes developing and implementing asset management solutions for client teams and supporting them in the implementation of their current programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will lead the way with clients and your project teams providing client outreach and client management, process development, decision support methodologies, data analysis, and strategic planning including:

• Development of standards, technical specifications, and process guides related to municipal utility asset management.
• Evaluation of existing asset management systems and practices and development of improvements to improve or realize increased efficiencies.
• Development of business processes for process and work management.
• Development of risk frameworks and risk management/mitigation strategies.
• Development of condition assessment strategies.
• Develop asset management programs for municipal clients, aligned with industry best practices (ISO 55001, IAM, IIMM).
• Performing technical studies on asset life cycle and asset performance.
• Performing data analysis, evaluating its completeness, currency, accuracy and utilizations.
• Development and use of key performance indicators (KPIs) to support resource decision making.
• Support budget development and resource prioritization activities.
• Program/Project Management, specifically associated with infrastructure asset. management and engineering standards.
• Evaluating and developing maintenance management strategies and programs.
• Evaluating and developing capital strategies and programs.
• Evaluating technology solutions to support asset management and develop functional requirements to support client asset management needs.
• Client outreach as a Client Service Manager or Technical Resource support client marketing.
• Participation in professional organizations such as AWWA, WEF, and IAM.
• Collaborate with West Yost Water Resources, Treatment, Infrastructure, Groundwater and Operational Technology Cybersecurity and Resiliency Business Sectors for the benefit of West Yost.
• Participate in West Yost succession planning programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Finance, or Economics.
• 15+ years’ experience in municipal utility management or civil engineering consulting or engineering management with emphasis in asset management and/or municipal utility management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of municipal water and wastewater utility operation, maintenance, and management practices.
• Knowledge of municipal water and wastewater utility assets and equipment.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems and their value supporting asset management programs.
• Knowledge of advanced asset management principles associated with the Institute of Asset Management and other industry standards.
• Knowledge of condition assessment practices associated with water and sewer pipelines and mechanical equipment found at water and wastewater treatment plants.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

*This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices. Applicant must carry a valid driver's license. Applicant must also be able to meet West Yost’s rules and be eligible to drive for business. West Yost’s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.*

Our commitment to quality begins with our hiring practices. We employ the most talented team members in our industry from all backgrounds. We are highly selective of the individuals we choose to represent the firm, seeking only those individuals whose technical abilities and commitment to client service matches our vision for excellence. We are dedicated to our number one asset, our employees. Because we are employee-owned, we are responsible for and rewarded by our own success. Come to West Yost where, with our support, you’ll do the best work of your life.

A day in the life:

You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance. All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs. We support and foster your career success and encourage you to be in control of your future with us. Our annual company-wide monthly staff meetings, annual in-person All Staff meeting, Duck Dinner, company camping events, company celebrations, and other company-sponsored events provide an important part of the West Yost culture, which is to have fun.

Other unique benefits:

You’ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)