Water Program Director (TX) Houston, TX

Woolpert; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolpert seeks a Program Director to advance its Water Group in Texas, driving growth, client relationships, and service excellence. The role encompasses leadership in water resources, stormwater and master planning, with nationwide involvement.

You will develop strategic growth plans, lead multidisciplinary teams, and mentor staff while representing Woolpert at industry events and pursuing new market opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in the water industry.
• Proven success in business development, capture management, and client relationship management.
• Experience supporting water-related projects and programs for Texas state and local agencies.
• Proven ability to develop strategic growth plans and execute market expansion initiatives.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives to expand Woolpert's Water practice in Texas and support national growth.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipal, state, federal, and private-sector clients.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new water resources opportunities including stormwater, groundwater, and master planning.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop and execute growth strategies.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams; foster collaboration and excellence.
• Lead proposal development, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Represent Woolpert at industry events and conferences.
• Promote innovative technologies to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
• Support thought leadership and market positioning initiatives.
• Work across business units to deliver integrated client solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

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.

Job Summary

Woolpert is seeking a Program Director to support the continued growth of our Water Group. This leadership role is responsible for developing and expanding water resources, stormwater, coastal engineering, groundwater, water supply, and water master planning services throughout Texas while supporting strategic growth initiatives nationally.

The Program Director will lead business development efforts, strengthen client relationships, identify new market opportunities, collaborate across disciplines, and help position Woolpert as a trusted advisor to federal, state, and local agencies. This role is instrumental in driving profitable growth and advancing Woolpert's presence within the water industry.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Woolpert is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities in water resources, stormwater, coastal engineering, groundwater, water supply, and water master planning.
• 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.
• Lead proposal development, client presentations, contract negotiations, and strategic pursuits.
• Represent Woolpert at industry conferences, professional organizations, and client-facing events.
• Promote the application of innovative technologies and advanced analytical tools to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
• 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.

Experience

• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience within the water industry.
• Demonstrated success in business development, capture management, and client relationship management.
• Experience supporting water-related projects and programs for Texas state and local agencies.
• Proven ability to develop strategic growth plans and successfully execute market expansion initiatives.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across organizational functions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of water resources, stormwater, coastal engineering, groundwater, and water supply markets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on client satisfaction and business growth.
• Demonstrated ability to identify emerging industry trends and leverage innovative technologies to create client value.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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