What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Vice President - Growth Operations, Water/Wastewater Sector position at wilsonco?
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. Roles and 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. Required Skills: 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. Required Experience: 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. Job Location: El Paso, Texas Annual Salary Range or Hourly Rate: (Depending on Experience) Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas. About Us: For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things. Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions. At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities. We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks. Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success. Our commitment to excellence starts with our people. We know working for a company is about more than earning a paycheck; it’s about being part of an organization that aligns with your values and goals. When considering where to invest your time and talent, choosing a workplace that provides a fulfilling and enriching career experience is crucial. That’s where we come in.