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Leader of Regional Operations Water
ms consultants, inc.
Indianapolis, IN
We’re looking for a visionary leader to drive growth, lead the planning and design of high-impact infrastructure projects, and shape the future of water infrastructure in Indiana. This is a great leadership opportunity to influence strategy, build client trust, and deliver results that matter.
As a key member of our Indianapolis team, you’ll work together with senior leadership across the company reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for the Water Business Unit. You’ll be the leader for project delivery, client engagement, and operational excellence and ensure the connection between our project managers and the client leads to successful projects.
What You'll Do
As the Leader of Regional Operations, you will perform the following duties:
- Champion all regional water initiatives—from strategic planning to execution of complex water and wastewater related infrastructure projects
- Coordinate project delivery across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless execution, on-time delivery, and client satisfaction
- Serve as the face of ms consultants for key clients, building lasting relationships and uncovering new opportunities
- Lead the development of winning proposals, compelling presentations, and competitive budgets for projects involving:
- Water distribution and wastewater collection systems
- Treatment facilities for both water and wastewater
- Inspire teams to uphold the highest standards of quality, innovation and client satisfaction
What You'll Bring
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Relevant years of experience in water, wastewater, and/or utilities
- Years of proven leadership in project and people management
- Deep understanding of public works, regulatory environments, and market dynamics
- Expertise in coordinating project delivery—aligning people, project design processes, and priorities
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an ABET-accredited university—or equivalent experience that proves you’re ready to lead
Why Choose ms consultants?
We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.
As a valued member of the ms team, we want you to know that we consider your needs both as professionals and as individuals outside of work. We truly understand the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and that's why we offer several benefits designed to support you.
We provide paid time off, flexible work schedules, and company-paid holidays to ensure that you can unwind and recharge. Our commitment to flexibility is further demonstrated through our hybrid work model, allowing you to split your time between the office and home as you see fit.
When it comes to your career growth, we offer exciting opportunities for advancement at any level of your career. We also cover costs for licensure, certifications, and further education to help you reach your professional goals.
To support you and your family, our robust benefits package includes health coverage options, life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Additionally, our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire.
No matter where you are on your personal and professional journey, ms has got you covered. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.
Our Mission
By investing in our people, we create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients.
Our Vision
Our vision is to shape a better tomorrow.
Our Values
We are accountable. We foster collaboration. We stand for inclusion. We are committed to excellence. We are passionate about our work.
The ms Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
ms is a company that actively promotes anti-racist values and fosters an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This means working together to speak out and take action against all forms of racism, bias, and discrimination, not only in our company but in our community and everyday lives. Read more about ms DEI here.
ms consultants, inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. ms fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. ms does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.