Water Resources Department Manager

Lochmueller Group•Fort Wayne IN, IN

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Water Resources Engineer to lead our team in Northern Indiana. This position could be based in any of our Northern Indiana locations. (South Bend, Mishawaka, Fort Wayne, and soon to be Merrillville, IN) The ideal candidate for this role will be a Professional Engineer with substantial experience managing wastewater, drinking water and/or storm water projects. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills to advance into a department manager role, or for someone who already has strong project management and team leadership skills to further their career. Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our transportation design team offers a variety of services, but most of our work involves roadway and bridge design for various local public agencies and state DOT’s. Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE).
Demonstrated success in managing large and/or complex Water Resources engineering projects.
Proficiency with relevant engineering software and tools for design and analysis.
Demonstrated expertise in personnel management and leadership with a strong track record of guiding teams to deliver high-quality results.
Strong client management capabilities with proven ability to develop and maintain new client relationships.
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Exceptional organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.