Senior VP, Public Works & Water — Growth & Leadership

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Educational Support

Referral Bonuses

Professional Development

Community Impact initiatives

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston seeks a Senior Vice President to drive growth in the Public Works and Water Sector. The ideal candidate will lead business development, manage projects, and mentor teams, ensuring technical excellence across various civil engineering services. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in public works, a P.E. license, and strong leadership capabilities. This position offers a chance to influence community infrastructure while being part of an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience in public works or civil engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) status required.
• Proven P&L management experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth and client development for public works projects.
• Optimize departmental financial performance and budgets.
• Mentor teams and cultivate a culture of innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic growth

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Houston seeks a Senior Vice President to drive growth in the Public Works and Water Sector. The ideal candidate will lead business development, manage projects, and mentor teams, ensuring technical excellence across various civil engineering services. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in public works, a P.E. license, and strong leadership capabilities. This position offers a chance to influence community infrastructure while being part of an employee-owned culture.