Vice President, Water

Vice President, Water

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Vice President, Water will lead Westwood's 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 Westwood's 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.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field required; Master's 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.

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes
in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.