Water Resources Assistant Project Manager

at  Westwood Professional Services Inc

ELEVATE YOUR LEADERSHIP IN WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING WITH WESTWOOD

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is spearheading innovation and excellence in water resources engineering across Texas. With opportunities in Fort Worth, Frisco, and San Antonio, we’re seeking driven Assistant Project Managers to lead our engineering efforts. This pivotal role offers the chance to contribute to a team renowned for its dedication to high-level professional services, innovation, and industry-leading project outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Your Role and Impact: As an Assistant Project Manager at Westwood, you will play a crucial role in steering complex engineering projects to success, from the initial concept through to completion. This position is not just about managing projects; it’s about leading change, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring our projects set new standards in technical excellence and sustainability.

• Project Leadership: Manage and oversee a diverse range of water resources projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and exceed industry standards.
• Business Development: Actively contribute to business growth by developing client relationships and contributing to business development activities while expanding Westwood’s presence in the private and public sectors through quality work product.
• Team Development: Mentor and cultivate engineering team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence. Empower your team to innovate and solve complex engineering challengesDevelop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with other leaders within Westwood to align project goals with the company’s strategic objectives. Represent the company in critical negotiations and partnerships, enhancing our reputation and impact in the industry.

Required Skills:

Who We’re Looking For: We are seeking Assistant Project Managers who are not only adept at managing drainage projects but are also up and coming leaders capable of inspiring teams and driving innovation

• Professionals with 3-7+ years of experience in water resources engineering, demonstrating expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage facility design, and project management.
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineers in Texas, or candidates who can achieve licensure within 6 months, showcasing a commitment to professional growth and excellence.
• Exceptional communicators with proficiency in HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcPro, CAD (Civil3D or MicroStation), and familiarity with 2D Analysis (RAS 2D, XPSTRM, ICM), capable of leading teams and engaging with clients and stakeholders effectively.

Join Us and Lead the Way: At Westwood, you will find more than a job; you will discover a place where your leadership can flourish, impacting both our projects and the communities we serve. We offer a competitive benefits package, opportunities for professional development, and a dynamic work environment where innovation and excellence are at the forefront.
If you are ready to elevate your career and lead with excellence in water resources engineering, join us at Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Together, we can shape the future of our communities and the environment.
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood):
Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, battery storage, EV, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from over 25 offices across the U.S.
In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood 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

• Project Leadership: Manage and oversee a diverse range of water resources projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and exceed industry standards.
• Business Development: Actively contribute to business growth by developing client relationships and contributing to business development activities while expanding Westwood’s presence in the private and public sectors through quality work product.
• Team Development: Mentor and cultivate engineering team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence. Empower your team to innovate and solve complex engineering challengesDevelop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with other leaders within Westwood to align project goals with the company’s strategic objectives. Represent the company in critical negotiations and partnerships, enhancing our reputation and impact in the industry