Senior Water/Wastewater Project Leader for Growth & Strategy

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Modesto (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Modesto, California seeks a Sr. Project Manager/Local Service Lead to drive and grow our water/wastewater engineering practice.

You will lead strategic planning, team development, innovation, and collaboration to strengthen our market presence and technical excellence. Qualified candidates have 10+ years in design, management, and business development, with at least 6 years in water/wastewater, and a CA-licensed PE (or eligibility within 6 months).

Qualifications

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic growth plan for water/wastewater services.
• Lead service-specific proposal efforts with technical excellence and innovative approaches.
• Monitor industry trends to enhance service offerings and project delivery methods.
• Uphold high QA/QC standards across design, reports, and client deliverables.
• Lead business development activities and foster client relationships.
• Develop work plans, budgets, and resource deployment for multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to execute growth strategies.
• Drive winning proposals with strong technical content and credibility.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
• Mentor and grow staff while maintaining profitability and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Proposal Development

Client Relationships

Communication

Travel Ready

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

PE License (CA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Modesto, California seeks a Sr. Project Manager/Local Service Lead to drive and grow our water/wastewater engineering practice.

You will lead strategic planning, team development, innovation, and collaboration to strengthen our market presence and technical excellence. Qualified candidates have 10+ years in design, management, and business development, with at least 6 years in water/wastewater, and a CA-licensed PE (or eligibility within 6 months).