Associate Vice President - Growth Operations, Water/Wastewater Sector

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects•El Paso, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

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.