Water Program Director (TX)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Program Director to lead and grow our water business in Texas and support growth nationally. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading regional business development for a water practice.
What You Will Do
- 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.
- Innovate Boldly: Leverage cutting-edge technologies to deliver real-time flood predictions, adaptive wet weather controls, harmful algal bloom forecasting, and more.
- Drive Results: Lead business development efforts with Federal, state, and local agencies in Texas and the surrounding region.
- Elevate Impact: Represent Woolpert as a thought leader at industry events, conferences, and client-centric engagements, while developing visionary solutions tailored to client needs.
What You Will 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.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Proven success in business development and client relationship management, particularly with Texas local and state agencies.
- Innovative Leadership: A PE license (preferred), advanced technical expertise, and a proactive approach to leveraging new technologies.
- 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.
- Travel: Must be able to travel (25-50%) as required to meet the needs and demands of the Market.
Benefits You Will Love
Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert offers a robust set of unique benefits, including:
- Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
- Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
- Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
- Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
- Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!
Pay Range
$165,000 - $247,000 USD
Find Out More
Learn more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
About Woolpert
Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Contact Information
To apply for this job, please visit our careers page: https://woolpert.com/careers/