Water Resources Department Manager

Lochmueller Group

The Role

Overview

Lead water resources engineering team, manage projects and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • project management
  • design oversight
  • qc/qa
  • client relations
  • budget management
  • team leadership

Tasks

-Client and Stakeholder Relations: Develops new client relationships and seeks out opportunities for new business. Maintains strong relationships with existing clients. Coordinates with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with regulations and specifications. -Department Leadership: Leads, grows, and manages a team or teams, including engineers and technicians. Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members. Fosters a positive workplace culture and ensure professional growth and development of department team members. Guides the team to deliver high-quality results. Conducts performance appraisals. Identifies staffing needs and actively participate in recruiting and hiring. Ensures effective resource allocation -Fiscal/Budgetary Performance: Actively works to improve productivity and efficiency, and addresses negative project variances. Collaborates on budget development, implement cost control measures, and ensure accurate financial reporting. -Project Management: Ensures the department’s project deliverables are completed on time and within budget. Plans, organizes, and directs department activities, including project management, design, and construction oversight. Provides leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major projects. Serves as a project manager on various projects. Perform QC/QA as needed.

Requirements

  • pe
  • civil engineering
  • water resources
  • project management
  • engineering software
  • microsoft office

What You Bring

-Valid Driver's License -Proficiency with relevant engineering software and tools for design and analysis -15 years of experience in water resources engineering. -Note: While the position typically requires 15 years of experience in water resources engineering, we are open to considering candidates with fewer years of experience if they possess the right skills and relevant working experience. We value practical expertise and are willing to assess qualifications on a case-by-case basis -Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering. -Demonstrated success in managing large and/or complex Water Resources engineering projects -Strong client management capabilities with proven ability to develop and maintain new client relationships. -Demonstrated expertise in personnel management and leadership with a strong track record of guiding teams to deliver high-quality results. -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Exceptional organizational skills -Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. -Demonstrates comfort and confidence in identifying new business opportunities, engaging clients, and driving growth within the civil engineering sector -Professional Engineer (PE).

Benefits

-Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance -Basic life insurance (with option for additional voluntary life insurance) -Student loan repayment benefit -Generous vacation and sick leave -Rich coverage for major medical insurance -Availability of flexible work hours and part-time telecommuting -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become an employee-owner! -401(k) plan with company match

The Company

About Lochmueller Group

-Founded to deliver transformative engineering solutions that shape the future of infrastructure. -Specializes in transportation, water resources, environmental, and government services. -Known for developing complex infrastructure projects that drive urban and economic growth. -Expertise includes multi-disciplinary engineering, planning, and design for a diverse range of sectors. -The firm has built a reputation for handling large-scale projects that impact communities nationwide. -Key projects involve highway design, water systems, environmental assessments, and urban planning. -Stands out for integrating sustainable and efficient solutions in every phase of the project lifecycle. -Has a long history of collaborating with public and private sectors to achieve impactful outcomes.

Sector Specialisms

Construction Administration

Cultural Resources

Energy & Industrial

Environmental

Right-of-Way

Survey

Traffic Engineering & Planning

Transportation Design

Roadway & Highway Engineering

Structural Engineering

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Infrastructure Planning