Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionWestwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Central Texas Drainage Lead to drive and grow our water resources practice in the San Antonio and Austin area. In this role, you will know the local market, be trusted by clients and reviewing authorities, and ready to take on a broader leadership role. You will step into a group that already has staff, active projects, and regional support. The focus is not on building something from the ground up, but on strengthening what is already in place, deepening relationships, expanding opportunities, and setting direction for continued growth. Office location is flexible to attract the right leader.Why This Is an OpportunityLead Water Resources for a large and growing Central Texas market, with direct influence over strategy, staffing, and pursuitsLeverage existing relationships immediately while guiding and growing an established teamWork directly with regional and executive leadership, with a clear path for leadership development and long-term ownershipRequirementsPractice Leader : You will be responsible for maintaining and growing relationships with municipalities, agencies, private clients, and reviewing authorities while setting priorities aligned with regional goals.Business Development : Convert existing relationships into new work and support pursuit strategy, proposals, interviews, client meetings, industry involvement, and contract negotiationsTechnical and Project Oversight : Provide senior technical oversight for drainage and floodplain projects, including studies, modeling, construction documents, and resolution of complex design and construction issuesTeam Leadership and Operations : Lead, mentor, grow and support engineers across experience levels while planning staffing, managing budgets and schedules, and monitoring backlog, utilization, and overall project healthOther Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead service-specific proposal efforts, providing technical expertise and driving innovation in our project approachesStay ahead of industry trends, leveraging this insight to enhance our service offerings and project delivery methodsImplement and uphold high standards for our work products, from design standards to project reports, ensuring quality and consistency across the boardRepresent clients and the firm in meetings with governmental agenciesNegotiate contract terms and conditionsManage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable mannerSupervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the projectReview, interpret, and act upon business metrics, including utilization, backlog, work in process, and accounts receivableDevelop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget deliveryImplement and maintain QA/QC proceduresParticipate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIsResolve design conflicts and field construction issuesRequired SkillsProven experience delivering public-sector drainage projects; private-sector drainage experience is a plusStrong familiarity with the San Antonio and/or Austin market, including established relationships with local clients and reviewing authoritiesExperience leading teams, managing multiple concurrent projects, and supporting business development effortsReady to guide our team with strategic insight and a commitment to excellenceDevelop and implement marketing strategies, building client relationshipsExceptional communication skills, capable of engaging effectively at all organizational levelsProficiency in Microsoft Office productsAbility to travel as needed to project sites and other Westwood offices nationwideQualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas and Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)10+ years of civil engineering experience with a primary focus on drainage and water resourcesWho This Role Fits BestSomeone who has built a strong local reputation and wants a broader leadership platformEnjoys mentoring others and shaping a teamSomeone that wants influence over what work is pursued and how it is deliveredStrong interest in long-term growth and ownership within the firmWestwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.#J-18808-Ljbffr