Vice President, Water

Overview

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.

• 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, , 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.