About this opportunity
Lochmueller Group lists this Water Resources Department Manager opportunity in merrillville, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Key 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. 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
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
Mandatory Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
What we offer
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become an employee-owner!
Availability of flexible work hours and part-time telecommuting
Rich coverage for major medical insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Basic life insurance (with option for additional voluntary life insurance)
Short-Term and Long-Term disability insuranceGenerous vacation and sick leave
Student loan repayment benefit
For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:
CARDIA
Means “from the heart” – Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement – that’s what sets us apart!
Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are vested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.
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 and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.
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Worksite address
merrillville, IN, 46411, US
Who can apply
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