Associate Vice President, Water/Wastewater Growth Operations

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking an Associate Vice President for Strategic Planning within the Water/Wastewater sector in El Paso, Texas. This strategic leadership role encompasses business planning, client development, and overseeing major projects. The ideal candidate will have 20+ years of experience, manage large-scale projects, and drive sector growth.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $165,000 - $245,000+, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer registration in multiple states.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in the municipal water/wastewater market.
• Experience managing large design projects with fees of $1M or greater.
• Demonstrated success supporting market development across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and expansion initiatives for Water/Wastewater sector.
• Coordinate directly with Regional Managers for sector alignment.
• Serve as a Client Account Lead for key clients, including El Paso Water.
• Guide sector growth planning efforts including hiring coordination.
• Manage large-scale design projects as a Senior Project Manager.
• Provide subject matter expertise in water/wastewater planning.
• Support sector marketing and positioning efforts.
• Assist with business development pursuits and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Business planning and market strategy development

Leadership and collaboration across geographies

Strong client engagement and relationship building

Senior project management expertise

Technical knowledge in water/wastewater systems

Clear communication, presentation, and writing skills

Job description

Wilson & Company is seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to serve as an Associate Vice President for Strategic Planning within the Water/Wastewater sector. This position will provide vision, business planning, client development, and senior project oversight to advance sector growth and strengthen our presence across key markets. The successful candidate will collaborate with regional leadership, develop market opportunities, support client engagement, and drive sector execution while serving as a subject matter expert and senior project manager on complex water and wastewater assignments.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and expansion initiatives for the Water/Wastewater sector in priority regions such as Texas, California, Missouri, and emerging markets.
• Coordinate directly with Regional Managers to maintain sector alignment, support business planning, and inform market priorities.
• Serve as a Client Account Lead for key clients, including El Paso Water, and assist in development of new Texas-based relationships.
• Guide sector growth planning efforts including hiring coordination, sales and labor targets, and backlog tracking.
• Manage and oversee large‑scale design projects ($1M+ in fees) as a Senior Project Manager, ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Provide subject matter expertise in water/wastewater planning, design, and project delivery.
• Support sector marketing and positioning efforts including project descriptions, resume updates, conference strategy planning, and contributions to website and social media content.
• Assist Regional Practice Leads with business development pursuits and strategic initiatives to expand market share.

Required Skills

• Business planning and market strategy development.
• Leadership and collaboration across geographies.
• Strong client engagement and relationship building.
• Senior project management expertise.
• Technical knowledge in water/wastewater systems.
• Clear communication, presentation, and writing skills.

Required Experience

• Professional Engineer registration in multiple states.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in the municipal water/wastewater or water resources market.
• Experience managing large design projects with fees of $1M or greater.
• Demonstrated success supporting market development across multiple regions.

Job Location: El Paso, Texas.

Annual Salary Range: $165,000 - $245,000+ (depending on experience).

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.