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Water Resources Section Manager

HNTB
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
**What We're Looking For** Are you seeking a vibrant and dynamic workplace that values culture and work-life balance? Look no further! Our company has been recognized by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as one of the Best Places to Work. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. As a key member of our growing Indianapolis team, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects and collaborate with top experts in the state. With over 80 years of experience in Indiana and a reputation as a top design partner with INDOT, we offer unparalleled career growth and technical development opportunities. This opportunity entails being responsible for leading a professional or technical discipline section in the design, development and delivery of project tasks while managing scope, budget, and quality control. This position coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients are provided the proper resources at the appropriate time. Responsible for technical coaching and mentoring and efficient, productive utilization of staff in providing high-quality service. **What You'll Do:** Develops, monitors and manages the section's operating budget in support of the group or office operating budget and forecast updates. Responsible for the management, growth and professional development of discipline-specific engineering section. Coordinates section activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs. Ensures staff development, mentoring and training needs are being met. Collaborates with other Sections and Departments within the office on work-sharing needs and opportunities. Supports the implementation of the firm's strategic plan and HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits in the Section and office, including development of Section-level strategic planning strategies. Supports the implementation of the firm's contracting (SCA) process through project delivery and contracting activities including scope, work plan and fee reviews for all contracting activities impacting the Section. Supports the implementation of the firm's project delivery (SDA) process including Work Planning, Monthly Project Reviews and other project performance methods to ensure quality work, on time, on schedule, to the client's satisfaction. Assists in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities Maintains client contacts to ensure client satisfaction Recruits, hires, develops and retains section staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession. Manages assigned project management activities (project scope, schedule, budget and quality management) and performs technical discipline tasks including research, reports, design, specifications and plan preparation. Leads a team including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 5 but typically 7 - 10 or more employees. Performs other duties as assigned. **What You'll Need:** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8 years of practical experience including 2 years of leadership experience. **What We Prefer:** 12 years practical experience 4 years supervisory experience Professional Engineer (PE) certification Environmental stormwater permitting Hydrologic and hydraulic design Post-Construction Stormwater BMP design **Additional Information** Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. \#AK #Water . Locations: Indianapolis, IN, Westfield, IN (Carmel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:_ _HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees._ **Job Type:** Regular **Full/Part Time:** Full time **Job Category:** Engineering Group **ReqID:** R-28948

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