Vice President, Water
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Job Summary
Overview
Vice President Water
Westwood Professional Services Inc.
The Vice President Water will lead Westwoods Water market sector overseeing water/wastewater infrastructure services such as: wastewater treatment water resources stormwater and other related public infrastructure services. This role will guide market strategy financial performance project delivery and team development across water-focused disciplines. The Vice President is responsible for growing Westwoods footprint in municipal water/wastewater utilities flood control drainage infrastructure hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and treatment facility design. The role emphasizes client satisfaction technical excellence and strategic expansion aligned with the Public Infrastructure Division.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic & Market Leadership
- Define and implement the strategic plan for the Water sector including market expansion service-line growth and revenue targets.
- Monitor regulatory requirements (EPA state environmental agencies FEMA etc.) emerging technologies and funding mechanisms to inform growth strategies.
- Identify and cultivate opportunities in municipal utilities water districts flood control authorities and regional water agencies.
Operational & Financial Management
- Lead financial management of the Water sector including P&L oversight budgeting forecasting and risk management.
- Ensure efficient operations and high-quality project execution across water resources wastewater stormwater and treatment design teams.
- Implement and promote consistent processes quality systems and safety practices.
Business Development & Client Management
- Drive business development initiatives including proposal leadership capture planning and positioning for major water infrastructure programs.
- Maintain and expand relationships with public utilities water districts municipalities and regulatory agencies.
- Represent Westwood in water-related industry associations and forums.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead a team of project managers technical specialists and discipline leads across water-focused engineering fields.
- Support recruitment training mentorship performance management and staff retention.
- Promote a culture of innovation collaboration and technical excellence within the Water practice.
Collaboration & Enterprise Alignment
- Collaborate with Transportation Energy Land Development and Corporate Services to leverage synergies and pursue integrated opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with engineering licensure requirements quality standards and internal governance
Required Experience
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering or related field required; Masters preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (ability to obtain multistate licensure preferred).
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in water resources wastewater stormwater or utility engineering; 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record in municipal or regional water/wastewater programs including planning design and program delivery.
- Strong financial operational and business development skills.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks funding programs and permitting across water-sector agencies.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Change Management
- Financial Services
- Growing Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Senior Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Analytics
About Company
For nearly 50 years, Westwood Professional Services has been a leader in multi-disciplined land surveying & engineering services for residential & commercial
