Water & Wastewater Executive

We are partnered with a nationally expanding engineering firm seeking a Vice President – Water & Wastewater Practice Leader to lead and scale a high-growth municipal water and wastewater facilities business.

This is an executive leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, profitability, and long-term expansion of an established but rapidly scaling Water & Wastewater practice. The selected leader will oversee business development, operations, financial performance, technical excellence, and team growth while ensuring exceptional delivery of complex municipal treatment and infrastructure programs.

The current team consists of approximately 10 professionals generating ~$3M+ in annual revenue, with a clear mandate to significantly scale the platform over the next 2–3 years through organic growth and potential acquisitions.

This opportunity is ideal for a proven consulting executive with deep experience in municipal water/wastewater treatment, client development, and practice leadership who is motivated to build and lead a market-facing business at scale.

Houston, Texas is preferred due to the existing team presence; however, Texas-based or strategic locations will be considered for the right leader.

Compensation range:
Full package compensation 250-300k, with executive-level bonus, profit sharing, and equity participation. Total compensation is highly commensurate with seniority, experience, and business development capabilities.

• Own revenue growth and P&L performance for the Water & Wastewater Practice; drive profitable expansion beyond the current multimillion dollar portfolio
• Lead strategic planning across operations, go-to-market strategy, pricing, client retention, and geographic expansion
• Develop and execute a multi-year growth strategy, including acquisition integration and regional scaling initiatives
• Oversee financial management including budgeting, forecasting, margin performance, and executive reporting
• Ensure successful project delivery across water and wastewater treatment plant expansions, rehabilitation, process improvements, pump stations, and lift stations
• Lead proposal development, contract negotiations, pursuit strategy, and high-level client presentations
• Direct multidisciplinary teams from pursuit through project execution
• Recruit, mentor, and retain top engineering talent; oversee leadership development and succession planning
• Align teams on staffing strategy, quality management, and resource utilization
• Enforce quality control, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence
• Serve as executive representative of the Water & Wastewater Practice in strategic business decisions and corporate growth planning
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with municipalities, River Authorities, regulatory agencies, and public-sector stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas
• 15–20+ years of senior-level consulting experience in municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Proven success in client development, revenue growth, and practice leadership
• Demonstrated experience managing P&L, forecasting, budgeting, and margin performance
• Expert-level experience overseeing complex project life cycles, including proposals, contracts, budgets, and schedules
• Strong executive leadership presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a demonstrated ability to scale teams and expand market footprint

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (including paid Maternity Leave) and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

If you are interested in learning more details about this high-impact leadership opportunity, please submit a resume directly for confidential consideration.