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Water Resources Department Manager

Detroit, MI💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-25

Core

Leading the Water Resources Department in Michigan to deliver hydraulic design projects, manage scope/budget/quality, and oversee multi-disciplinary project teams.

Role type

Senior IC Water Resources Department Manager / Sr. Project Manager

Builds

Water resources infrastructure projects for Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and other clients

Domain

Civil Engineering / Water Resources / Transportation Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Hydraulic design, department management, budget management, staff recruitment and development, project lifecycle management, contract negotiation, technical coaching, strategic planning, sales support, multi-disciplinary team leadership

Preferred skills

MDOT project experience, strong client relationships in Michigan transportation/water market, large team management, PE license in Michigan (or ability to obtain within 6 months), PMP certification

Technologies

Hydraulic design software, project management tools, proposal and procurement document systems

Responsibilities

Develop and manage department operating budget; manage growth and professional development of engineering department; coordinate project priorities and staff assignments; serve as Sr. Project Manager for full lifecycle delivery; lead technical design tasks including research, reports, and plan preparation; recruit, hire, and retain department staff; lead multiple teams supervising 15+ employees; support firm's sales and marketing efforts; maintain client contacts and satisfaction

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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