Woolpert
Water Program Director (TX)
Houston, TX · Director
No sponsorship$165k-$247kDetected 10 hours ago
Business DevelopmentNegotiationRecruitingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic Speaking
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- This role is instrumental in driving profitable growth and advancing Woolpert's presence within the water industry.
- Woolpert is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities in water resources, stormwater, coastal engineering, groundwater, water supply, and water master planning.
Responsibilities
- Woolpert is seeking a Program Director to support the continued growth of our Water Group.
- Lead business development initiatives to expand Woolpert's Water practice throughout Texas and support strategic national growth objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipal, state, federal, and private-sector clients.
- Collaborate with market, practice, and technical leaders to develop and execute growth strategies.
- Mentor, develop, and support high-performing teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
- Support the development of thought leadership initiatives and market positioning strategies.
- Work collaboratively across business units to identify opportunities and deliver integrated solutions for clients.
Requirements
- 12+ years of progressively responsible experience within the water industry.
- Experience supporting water-related projects and programs for Texas state and local agencies.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Established relationships with Texas municipal, regional, and state agency clients.
- Experience supporting large-scale water infrastructure, resiliency, flood mitigation, or master planning programs.
- Recognized industry involvement through professional organizations, conference participation, or thought leadership activities.
- Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Skills
- Promote the application of innovative technologies and advanced analytical tools to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
Compensation
- $165,000 - $247,400 USD
Benefits
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
- Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter
- Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition.
- In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Woolpert is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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