Water Resources Project Leader — Design, Delivery & Growth

Lochmueller Group; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

Lochmueller Group is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to lead planning, design, and delivery of water resources infrastructure for municipal, county, utilities, and private clients. The role includes mentoring engineers, contributing to business development, and growing the Water Resources practice across the region.

The candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, budget, and schedules, and ensure compliance with regulations while delivering high-quality engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Typically 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with emphasis in stormwater, wastewater, drinking water, and municipal infrastructure.
• Strong project management, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of water resources infrastructure projects for municipal, county, utilities, and private clients.
• Mentor developing engineers and contribute to business development to grow Water Resources practice.
• Manage scopes, budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to define requirements, goals, budgets, and funding opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership in stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water engineering and review project deliverables for quality and compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Lochmueller Group is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to lead planning, design, and delivery of water resources infrastructure for municipal, county, utilities, and private clients. The role includes mentoring engineers, contributing to business development, and growing the Water Resources practice across the region.

The candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, budget, and schedules, and ensure compliance with regulations while delivering high-quality engineering