Water Resources Dept. Lead – PE Licensed, Strategic Growth

Colliers Engineering & Design

Kentucky

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager for our Water Resources team in Ohio. The role requires a licensed Professional Engineer and leadership experience to oversee department operations, develop strategic plans, and guide project delivery.

The incumbent will lead multi-disciplinary teams, help grow client relationships, and ensure high-quality technical outcomes. The position emphasizes strategic planning, staff development, and driving profitable water resources projects

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
12+ years of progressive water resources engineering experience is required.
PE license is required (or through reciprocity).
Demonstrated effective leadership, delegation, and strategic thinking skills are highly preferred.
Proven experience and in-depth knowledge of business development, proposals, and the design, management and delivery of water resources projects.
Ability to read, write, and understand English for communications and instructions.

Responsibilities

Review and manage department operations to ensure the quality of the technical products.
Establish effective long-range objectives, goals, and plans for the water resources team.
Provide technical and management leadership.
Develop a marketing program in conjunction with discipline goals.
Advise and assist professionals in other disciplines when expert knowledge and expertise as required.
Manage activities so an adequate profit is earned on all water resources projects.
Review monthly productivity and labor hour utilization-rates, reports, and adjust as needed.
Assign projects to staff and schedules work.
Evaluate employee performance in accordance with company policy.