Water Resources Dept Manager | PE Leader & Growth

Colliers Engineering & Design; Michigan; On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Pregnancy disability leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

In-house education resources

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Philanthropy opportunities

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager for the Water Resources team in Michigan. A licensed professional engineer is required to lead projects, manage staff, and drive business development and proposals.

The role focuses on planning, design, and delivery of water resources projects, with emphasis on leadership, client service, and profitable operations. Strong communication and strategic thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• 12+ years of progressive water resources engineering experience is required.
• Michigan 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 purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Business development

Proposal writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager for the Water Resources team in Michigan. A licensed professional engineer is required to lead projects, manage staff, and drive business development and proposals.

The role focuses on planning, design, and delivery of water resources projects, with emphasis on leadership, client service, and profitable operations. Strong communication and strategic thinking are essential.