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Department Manager - Water Resources

Kansas City, MO, USFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead a water resources engineering department delivering design, development, and delivery of project tasks for municipal, state, and federal clients.

Role type

Senior management-level department manager (water resources engineering)

Builds

Water infrastructure projects and engineering services

Domain

Civil engineering / Water resources / Municipal infrastructure

Required skills

Engineering management, budget management, staff recruitment and development, project scope and schedule management, technical coaching, business development, strategic planning

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) certification, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, Project Management Professional (PMP)

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and manage department operating budget; coordinate project priorities and staff assignments; mentor and develop staff; support firm's sales and contracting processes; lead marketing and client relationship efforts; supervise 15-20+ employees; perform technical discipline tasks including research and design

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities