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.