Program Director - Water Business - Florida

Woolpert

The Role

Overview

Lead growth & delivery of water resources, stormwater & coastal engineering services in FL.

Key Responsibilities

  • water resources
  • stormwater design
  • coastal engineering
  • team leadership
  • business development
  • thought leadership

Tasks

-Ignite Growth: Build and expand Woolpert’s water resources, stormwater, and coastal engineering services while driving business opportunities in groundwater, water supply, and water master planning. -Inspire Teams: Lead and mentor passionate professionals, cultivating a high-performing team ready to tackle complex challenges. -Elevate Impact: Represent Woolpert as a thought leader at industry events, conferences, and client-centric engagements, while developing visionary solutions tailored to client needs. -Drive Results: Lead business development efforts with Federal, state, and local agencies in the Southeast, including strategic partnerships with USACE Districts (Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston, and Norfolk) and USACE Research and Development Center (ERDC).

Requirements

  • civil eng
  • pe license
  • problem solving
  • team leadership
  • business development
  • travel

What You Bring

-A Passion for Excellence: A BA/BS in Civil, Biosystems, or Environmental Engineering/Science (MA/MS preferred) and 10–12+ years of related experience. -Collaborative Mindset: Experience building and leading high-performing teams and driving consensus across stakeholders. -Results Orientation: Strong problem-solving skills, negotiation expertise, and the ability to drive projects to exceed client expectations. -Innovative Leadership: A PE license (preferred), advanced technical expertise, and a proactive approach to leveraging new technologies. -Entrepreneurial Spirit: Proven success in business development and client relationship management, particularly with Southeast local and state agencies. -Travel: Must be able to travel (25-50%) as required to meet the needs and demands of the Market.

Benefits

-Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm. -Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases. -Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team. -Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more! -Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate). -Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.

The Company

About Woolpert

-With a focus on innovation, the company provides comprehensive solutions for a wide range of industries, including aerospace, energy, and government. -Specializing in geospatial technology, the company uses cutting-edge tools and methods to deliver data-driven solutions that drive projects forward. -Their portfolio includes large-scale projects such as airport expansions, energy infrastructure, and sustainable urban developments. -The company has a deep understanding of both public and private sector needs, tailoring its approach to deliver precise, actionable insights for each client. -Known for its commitment to delivering high-quality results, the company is frequently called upon for complex and large-scale infrastructure projects. -One standout feature is its ability to integrate multiple service areas—geospatial, architecture, engineering, and environmental—into seamless, all-encompassing solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Land Survey

Construction Survey

Geospatial Advisory

Laser Scanning

Modelling

BIM

Engineering

Architecture

Strategic Consulting

Marine Survey

Terrestrial Survey

Bathymetric Lidar

Acoustic Hydrographic Services

Asset Lifecycle Management

Permitting Programs

Water Technologies

Sustainable Design

Transportation

Energy

Government

Heavy Industry

Resources Sector

Property Development

UAV Survey

Geospatial Application Development

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship will be provided; candidates must have existing work authorization.