Water Practice Lead
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead the full pursuit lifecycle for water sector opportunities in Texas and the South-Central U.S., managing relationships with flood control districts, agencies like USACE and FEMA, and engineering firms. Build and maintain a robust pipeline by qualifying new business in flood control, coastal resilience, and water storage projects while developing compelling proposals and advising clients on alternative delivery methods. Serve as the internal subject matter expert on water infrastructure, translating market intelligence on funding flows and regulatory developments into actionable capture strategies. Establish the Water Practice by recruiting talent, leading industry engagement, and fostering teaming partnerships to strengthen competitive positioning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in water infrastructure
- demonstrated track record in business development, project pursuit, or senior technical/project leadership on flood control, dam, coastal resilience, or water storage and conveyance projects
- Established relationships with Texas water sector clients, agencies, and engineering firms
- familiarity with the Texas funding and regulatory landscape for water infrastructure
- Experience working for or alongside recognized water sector firms
- Strong understanding of alternative project delivery methods (design-build, CMAR, progressive design-build) and how they apply to water infrastructure procurement in Texas
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple pursuits and client relationships simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Valid Driver's License
- ability to travel regionally as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with USACE dam safety or levee certification programs
- Familiarity with FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and LOMR/CLOMR processes
- Experience with coastal resilience projects along the Texas Gulf Coast
- Knowledge of geotechnical considerations in levee, dam, and earthen embankment construction
- Active participation in Texas Water, SAME, ASCE Texas Section, or related professional organizations
- Experience with CRM and lead generation platforms (Hubspot, GovWin or equivalent)
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