Planning Manager - Municipal Water Master Plans

Great Lakes Water Authority; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Team member discounts

Retirement plan / Retirement Health

Job summary

Great Lakes Water Authority is seeking a Management Professional in Planning to lead and coordinate complex water planning initiatives. You will oversee water master plans, forecasts, and modeling efforts, collaborating across departments to deliver timely, compliant results.

Strong communication with stakeholders and a focus on process improvements are essential. The role emphasizes mentorship, project leadership, and aligning planning activities with organizational goals, while supporting the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, hydrology, or planning and 3+ years of experience in a municipal/public utility setting
• Or Associate’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, hydrology, or planning and 5+ years of experience in a municipal/public utility setting

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with internal/external clients, vendors, and stakeholders
• Manage development of water master plans, supply and demand forecasts, and water management plans
• Oversee hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
• Develop and maintain processes and procedures in line with best practices and laws
• Forecast requirements to achieve operational efficiencies and present recommendations
• Identify and implement process improvements and provide on‑the‑job training

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Hydraulic modeling

Hydrologic modeling

Process improvement

Data analysis

Team coordination

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, hydrology, or planning

Associate’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, hydrology, or planning

Job description

Great Lakes Water Authority is seeking a Management Professional in Planning to lead and coordinate complex water planning initiatives. You will oversee water master plans, forecasts, and modeling efforts, collaborating across departments to deliver timely, compliant results.

Strong communication with stakeholders and a focus on process improvements are essential. The role emphasizes mentorship, project leadership, and aligning planning activities with organizational goals, while supporting the