Water resources project manager

Our Mission: Our purpose is to serve the communities we live in, guided by what we value most: Client Focused | Trust | Work Hard. Together | Knowledge. If you’re ready to grow your career while helping build stronger, more sustainable communities, we’d love to have you grow with VS. Are you a Water Resources Project Manager ready to expand your leadership opportunities? VS Engineering is looking for an exceptional leader and strong technical designer to lead complex water resources projects and help grow our Water Resources team.

This role combines project management, technical design, client development, and team leadership across water, wastewater, stormwater, civil site, and watershed projects. If you're energized by challenging projects, passionate about quality design, and serious about career growth, come grow with VS. Our growth means your growth!

Why Indianapolis? Join our Indianapolis office and be part of VS Engineering's corporate headquarters, where you'll have access to experienced leaders, technical resources, and diverse projects and clients. You'll collaborate across offices and disciplines while helping shape the growth of our Water Resources practice. Build your network, expand your leadership impact, and advance your career.

A Typical Day May Include:

• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, staffing, and delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams.
• Build client relationships and grow VS's water resources portfolio.
• Lead pursuits and assist with project funding opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, change orders, contracts, and client communications.
• Develop, review, and provide quality control for water resources designs.
• Prepare reports and feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with clients, teams, and regulatory agencies to deliver successful projects.

What We Offer You: You'll work alongside highly skilled Project Managers and technical professionals who are invested in your success. VS offers: 401(k) plan, Medical, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Generous PTO, Career development and advancement opportunities, Remote work opportunities, A collaborative, family-like culture, Social events that prove work can be fun! Build your network. Expand your skills. Make an impact.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Indiana PE registration or ability to obtain.
• 7+ years of water resources design experience.
• 3+ years of project management and team leadership experience.
• Exceptional leadership and strong technical design skills.
• Experience with public-sector projects for state, county, and municipal clients.
• Experience with water/wastewater, stormwater, drainage, watershed, CSO, and/or municipal program management.
• Strong communication, client relationship, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Technical Skills: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS/GIS, water resources modeling software, StormCAD, CDSS, Microsoft Office, and Adobe.

What You Offer Us: Exceptional leadership and the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop teams. Strong technical design skills and a commitment to quality. Creative, collaborative approach to solving complex problems. Strong communication, organization, and time management skills. Commitment to excellent client service and continued professional growth.