Drainage And Water Resources Manager

Stanley Consultants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Consultants in Chicago, IL seeks a Drainage and Water Resources Manager to lead planning, design, and project delivery for drainage, flood control, and water quality initiatives.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, review designs and calculations, interact with clients and agencies, and develop scopes, budgets, and schedules, while advancing best practices across the firm.

Qualifications

• Expertise in drainage design, stormwater management, and water resources planning.
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools and related software.
• Experience leading projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and managing scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Knowledge of regulations and permitting processes at all levels.
• Strong writing, reporting, and design document review skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage and water resources design and project delivery in multiple projects.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to develop scopes and budgets.
• Mentor staff and review design documents, reports, and calculations.
• Support proposal development and manage schedules/resources.
• Identify improvement opportunities and contribute to best practices.

Skills

Drainage design

Stormwater management

Water resources planning

Project leadership

Technical writing

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Municipal/infrastructure project experience

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Description Stanley Consultants is an employee-owned firm that has been improving lives since 1913 by solving complex energy and infrastructure challenges. The company has completed more than 50,000 engagements in 120 countries, all 50 states, and U.S. territories, offering candidates exposure to diverse and impactful projects. Team members include engineers, scientists, technologists, innovators, and client-service professionals united by values-based, purpose-driven work. Stanley Consultants has been recognized as a Top Workplace and honored for strong compensation, benefits, and work-life flexibility, making it an attractive environment for long-term career growth.
Role Description The Drainage and Water Resources Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Chicago, IL, responsible for leading drainage and water resources planning, design, and project delivery. This role oversees technical analyses related to stormwater management, flood control, water quality, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, ensuring projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The manager coordinates multidisciplinary teams, mentors staff, and reviews design documents, reports, and calculations to maintain technical quality and consistency. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with clients and stakeholders, developing project scopes and budgets, supporting proposal development, and managing schedules and resources. The role also involves identifying improvement opportunities, supporting innovation in water resource solutions, and contributing to best practices and standards across the firm.
Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in drainage design, stormwater management, and water resources planning and engineering.
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, GIS-based analysis) and related design software.
• Experience leading projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and managing scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Strong skills in technical writing, report preparation, and reviewing design plans, specifications, and calculations.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, permitting processes, and industry standards related to drainage and water resources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage clients, agencies, and internal stakeholders effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Relevant experience in municipal, transportation, or infrastructure projects; prior leadership or supervisory experience is beneficial.
• Commitment to safety, quality, ethical practice, and continuous professional development.