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Terracon

Principal Water Director

Terracon

. Grow Terracon Water/Wastewater presence in Northeast Texas while leading geotechnical project execution and client experience across the program .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Water/Wastewater project management, client relationship development, and geotechnical engineering, with a strong focus on strategic growth and program execution in Northeast Texas. Proficient in navigating regulatory frameworks and delivering high-quality geotechnical investigations and recommendations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Water/Wastewater Project ManagementGeotechnical Engineering ConsultingClient Relationship DevelopmentRegulatory Frameworks (TWDB, TCEQ, EPA)Strategic Growth Planning

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Hard Skills
Geotechnical Project ExecutionWater/Wastewater InfrastructureConstruction ManagementProposal Strategy DevelopmentCapture Plan DevelopmentRisk ManagementQuality OversightFunding Program MonitoringAlternative Delivery MethodsClient Account Stewardship
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingClient Escalation Resolution
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer in TexasProfessional GeologistProject Management Professional
Industry Keywords
Water/Wastewater MarketsMunicipal ClientsEngineering FirmsUtility DistrictsConstructionTexas Water CodeMaster Service AgreementsCapital Improvement ProgramsDesign-BuildClient Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Grow Terracon Water/Wastewater presence in Northeast Texas while leading geotechnical project execution and client experience across the program
  • Blend business development, capture leadership, project management oversight, and program-level client account stewardship
  • Identify market opportunities, support priority clients, shape pursuit strategy, and expand relationships with municipalities, utility districts, authorities, and engineering teaming partners
  • Align regional capabilities with client needs and connect technical strengths to regional and divisional growth priorities
  • Develop and execute the Northeast Texas Water/Wastewater growth strategy
  • Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities across municipal, utility district, authority, private-sector, and teaming-partner channels
  • Build relationships with cities, water/wastewater utilities, river authorities, water supply corporations, special districts, engineering firms, contractors, and design-build partners
  • Lead or support client meetings, relationship planning, conference engagement, and follow-up actions
  • Shape pursuit strategy, including go/no-go decisions, teaming, capture plans, win themes, positioning, and proposal strategy
  • Serve as Program Manager for strategic Water/Wastewater geotechnical pursuits and projects, including scope development, fee strategy, staffing, and delivery oversight
  • Coordinate with geotechnical project managers, technical leaders, materials, environmental, and facilities service lines to assemble project teams
  • Provide program-level quality oversight on geotechnical investigations, foundation recommendations, settlement and seepage analyses, dewatering, pipeline corridor evaluations, and related deliverables
  • Engage as APR where appropriate or coordinate APR assignment with technical leadership
  • Support project managers through pursuit-to-delivery handoff, kickoff alignment, scope changes, and risk management
  • Lead program-level client account stewardship for priority Water/Wastewater clients in Northeast Texas
  • Establish communication rhythms, project status reporting, lessons-learned reviews, and after-action client debriefs
  • Resolve client escalations quickly and transparently
  • Use client feedback, win/loss debriefs, and account reviews to refine pursuit strategy and delivery practices
  • Coordinate with regional leadership, office leaders, service line leaders, and project managers to align capabilities with market opportunities
  • Connect Northeast Texas activity with Central Texas, Southeast Texas, South Texas, and West Texas efforts
  • Bring national Transportation & Infrastructure and Water/Wastewater best practices into the region
  • Monitor funding programs, agency priorities, procurement activity, and shifts in client needs
  • Track TWDB programs, EPA WIFIA, regional water plans, master plans, capital improvement programs, and bond programs
  • Track competitor activity and promote Terracon visibility through industry organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, geology, construction management, or related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of related experience in Water/Wastewater, infrastructure, geotechnical engineering consulting, construction, client development, project management, or program management
  • Demonstrated understanding of Water/Wastewater markets, clients, funding sources, procurement methods, pursuits, and delivery models
  • Demonstrated geotechnical project execution experience on Water/Wastewater infrastructure
  • Experience building client relationships and supporting growth in consulting, engineering, professional services, or construction
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to travel within the region and across the Texas Division as needed
  • Valid driver license with acceptable violation history
  • Professional Engineer in Texas, Professional Geologist, Project Management Professional, or other relevant registration or certification preferred
  • Masters Degree and at least 30 years of experience preferred
  • Experience with Texas municipal water/wastewater clients preferred
  • Experience with TWDB, TCEQ, EPA, and Texas Water Code procurement or regulatory frameworks preferred
  • Established relationships within the Northeast Texas Water/Wastewater market preferred
  • Experience with alternative delivery, including CMAR, design-build, progressive design-build, on-call contracts, master service agreements, and large capital programs preferred
  • Experience developing capture plans, client account plans, go/no-go recommendations, pursuit strategies, or regional growth plans preferred
  • Active involvement in relevant industry organizations preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 100 percent employee-owned company
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Education reimbursement
  • Various bonus programs