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Water Resources Department Manager

Lochmueller Group

The Role

Overview

Lead water resources engineering team, managing projects and staff in Northern Indiana.

Key Responsibilities

  • client relations
  • regulatory compliance
  • budget management
  • project management
  • design oversight
  • 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. -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. Plasn, 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. -Department Leadership: Leads 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

Requirements

  • professional engineer
  • civil engineering
  • water resources
  • engineering software
  • microsoft office
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Professional Engineer (PE). -Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering. -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Demonstrated expertise in personnel management and leadership with a strong track record of guiding teams to deliver high-quality results. -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 -Strong client management capabilities with proven ability to develop and maintain new client relationships. -Valid Driver's License -Exceptional organizational skills -Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. -15 years of experience in water resources engineering. -Demonstrated success in managing large and/or complex Water Resources engineering projects -Proficiency with relevant engineering software and tools for design and analysis

Benefits

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