Vice President, Water

Description

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.

• Drive business development initiatives, including proposal leadership, capture planning, and positioning for major water infrastructure programs.
• Collaborate with Transportation, Energy, Land Development, and Corporate Services to leverage synergies and pursue integrated opportunities.
• Monitor regulatory requirements (EPA, state environmental agencies, FEMA, etc.), emerging technologies, and funding mechanisms to inform growth strategies.
• Define and implement the strategic plan for the Water sector, including market expansion, service-line growth, and revenue targets.
• 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.
• Implement and promote consistent processes, quality systems, and safety practices.
• Maintain and expand relationships with public utilities, water districts, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with engineering licensure requirements, quality standards, and internal governance
• 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.
• Represent Westwood in water-related industry associations and forums.
• Ensure efficient operations and high-quality project execution across water resources, wastewater, stormwater, and treatment design teams.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence within the Water practice.

Requirements

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance