Water Resources Department Manager

Patchett Design Group (PDG) is a Las Vegas civil engineering firm built around one idea: early decisions shape outcomes. We support land development and public infrastructure projects where water resources work directly affects permitting, schedule certainty, construction risk, and long term performance.

Our culture is simple:
high standards and low ego. We communicate clearly, take ownership, and do what we say we will do.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Water Resources Department Manager owns PDG’s water resources delivery. This is a leadership role for someone who can set technical standards, mentor engineers, and drive predictable outcomes for clients.

You are responsible for the quality and clarity of what leaves the department: calculations, studies, plans, and coordination. You will be trusted with real responsibility and expected to lead with judgment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Set the standard for quality, clarity, and follow through across the water resources team.
• Lead and mentor engineers and designers through coaching, review, and clear expectations.
• Own staffing and delivery planning so deadlines do not drift and problems do not go late quietly.
• Build simple, repeatable workflows that increase consistency and reduce rework.

CLIENT AND AGENCY COORDINATION

• Serve as a primary point of contact on water resources scope, risks, and decisions
• Communicate in plain language, surface tradeoffs early, and keep teams aligned.
• Coordinate with agencies and reviewers proactively to reduce review cycles and surprises.

TECHNICAL DELIVERY

• Oversee preparation and review of hydrology and hydraulics deliverables, drainage studies, and stormwater management design.
• Ensure designs are defensible, constructible, and aligned with local requirements and review expectations.
• Provide technical guidance on complex constraints and help teams choose the right solution early.
• Maintain quality control on calculations, exhibits, plan sheets, and report narratives.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOK LIKE

In the first 90 days

• You have clear quality expectations and a review process that the team can follow.
• Deadlines are owned, scope is clear, and deliverables are predictable.

In 6 months

• Water resources delivery is consistent, review comments are down, and junior engineers are leveling up.
• Clients experience fewer surprises and better coordination.

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

• You value ownership, accountability, and clear communication.
• You hold high standards and do not need ego to lead.
• You can be decisive, but you are not reckless.
• You like building a team, not just completing tasks.

WHY JOIN PDG

• Ownership: You will lead a department and shape how we deliver.
• Standards: We care about quality and we back it up with process and accountability.
• Growth: You will mentor a team and build a platform that scales.
• Culture: High standards, low ego, direct communication, long term sustainability.

If you want to own water resources delivery in a firm built on accountability and predictable outcomes, we would like to hear from you.

As part of our hiring process, we invite applicants to complete a short workstyle assessment. It helps us understand how you prefer to work and collaborate. There are no right or wrong answers, and your responses are are not used to determine if you will be hired.