Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year market strategy and annual plan (targets, priority clients, services, staffing, investments).
• Serve as a visible thought leader: publish, present, and represent Waggoner in industry forums to increase sector brand and market credibility.
• Lead or oversee major pursuits, capture plans, teaming strategies, and client messaging; partner with marketing and business development on campaigns and collateral.
• Develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships with priority clients; lead account planning in coordination with Business Unit Leaders and Area Managers.
• Lead capture planning and pursuit strategy for major programs, including go/no-go, teaming, pricing strategy inputs, and interview preparation.
• Identify emerging client needs, regulatory/funding drivers, and competitive positioning; evolve service offerings accordingly.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with market strategy, client expectations, technical standards, and risk posture.
• Partner with Business Unit Leaders and Area Managers to forecast workload and coordinate resources to meet commitments.
• Promote consistent delivery methodologies, lessons learned, and knowledge-sharing across offices and disciplines.
• Champion consistent project delivery standards and quality systems across the sector, including use of standard agreements and templates where client requirements allow (e.g., EJCDC-based agreements and front-end documents).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Typically 15+ years of progressive water experience, including 7+ years of client leadership and demonstrated pursuit leadership.

Preferred

• Deep knowledge of funding programs, regulatory frameworks, and public procurement for water utilities.
• Experience leading One Water or integrated watershed/coastal resilience initiatives and driving standardization/quality systems.

Benefits

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities
• Worldwide Travel Assistance