Leader Regional Operations, Water

MS Consultants Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Full-time remote for select positions

401(k) plan with company matching

Job summary

MS Consultants Inc. seeks a visionary Leader for Regional Operations – Water in Indianapolis to drive growth, shape strategy and deliver high-impact water/wastewater infrastructure projects.

You will partner with senior leadership, oversee client engagement and align project design and delivery to achieve excellence. You will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, develop winning proposals, and lead teams to meet schedules and budgets while maintaining the highest standards of quality and client

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience in water, wastewater, and/or utilities
• Proven leadership in project and people management
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Lead regional water initiatives from planning to execution
• Coordinate delivery across multidisciplinary teams for on-time delivery
• Represent MS Consultants with key clients and develop new opportunities
• Develop winning proposals, presentations and budgets for water/wastewater projects
• Inspire teams to uphold quality, innovation and client satisfaction

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Communication

Regulatory understanding

Project coordination

Public works

Education

BSCE from ABET-accredited university

Job description

Leader Regional Operations Water

ms consultants, inc.

Indianapolis, IN

We’re looking for a visionary leader to drive growth, lead the planning and design of high-impact infrastructure projects, and shape the future of water infrastructure in Indiana. This is a great leadership opportunity to influence strategy, build client trust, and deliver results that matter.

As a key member of our Indianapolis team, you’ll work together with senior leadership across the company reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for the Water Business Unit. You’ll be the leader for project delivery, client engagement, and operational excellence and ensure the connection between our project managers and the client leads to successful projects.

What You'll Do:

• Champion all regional water initiatives—from strategic planning to execution of complex water and wastewater related infrastructure projects
• Coordinate project delivery across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless execution, on-time delivery, and client satisfaction
• Serve as the face of ms consultants for key clients, building lasting relationships and uncovering new opportunities
• Lead the development of winning proposals, compelling presentations, and competitive budgets for projects involving:
• Water distribution and wastewater collection systems
• Treatment facilities for both water and wastewater
• Inspire teams to uphold the highest standards of quality, innovation and client satisfaction

What You'll Bring:

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Relevant years of experience in water, wastewater, and/or utilities
• Years of proven leadership in project and people management
• Deep understanding of public works, regulatory environments, and market dynamics
• Expertise in coordinating project delivery—aligning people, project design processes, and priorities
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an ABET-accredited university—or equivalent experience that proves you’re ready to lead

Why Choose ms consultants?

We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.

We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to company paid holiday. Our focus on work-life balance also includes a hybrid work option, giving you the flexibility to work in the office and at home. We’re also able to offer full-time remote work for select position, depending on the role and work requirement.

Our Mission:

By investing in our people, we create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients.

Our Vision:

Our vision is to shape a better tomorrow.

Our Values:

We are accountable. We foster collaboration. We stand for inclusion. We are committed to excellence. We are passionate about our work.

The ms Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

ms is a company that actively promotes anti-racist values and fosters an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This means working together to speak out and take action against all forms of racism, bias, and discrimination, not only in our company but in our community and everyday lives. Read more about ms DEI here.

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