Asset Management Project Manager Water/Wastewater

About the role

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

What You’ll Do

• Guide consulting engagements from strategy through execution while partnering with clients and internal teams to deliver practical, data-informed solutions.
• Develop asset management plans and programs: Lead asset inventories, life-cycle cost analysis, service-level development, repair and replacement prioritization, and long-term financial planning to promote efficient, sustainable use of client assets.
• Advance business growth: Build client relationships, collaborate with marketing staff, prepare proposals, and participate in interview teams.
• Guide effective utility management (EUM) studies: Conduct gap analyses, shape strategies, and develop execution plans that improve utility processes, performance, and decision-making.
• Advise on systems and maintenance strategies: Recommend approaches for computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS software) and apply reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and reliability-centered design (RCD) principles.
• Lead project delivery: Prepare and negotiate professional services contracts, manage project quality and financial performance, coordinate with subconsultants, and resolve budget and schedule issues.
• Build and mentor teams: Supervise, support, and mentor junior staff and project teams while fostering a collaborative, productive work environment.

What Makes This Role Different

• Strategic client impact: Translate technical analysis into actionable recommendations that help utilities prioritize investments, improve performance, and plan for long-term asset needs.
• Technical mentorship: Strengthen team capability by sharing technical expertise, guiding project teams, and supporting staff development.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Engineering, Geography, Management Information Systems, Environmental Science, or a similar field.
• Experience: 10+ years of combined experience in consulting with municipal utilities or working at a municipal utility.
• Areas of knowledge: Strong technical knowledge of the water and wastewater industry, municipal utility operations, and client service.
• Certifications or licenses: Certification or license applicable to Oregon, such as Professional Engineer (PE), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), or Institute of Asset Management Certification (IAM).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance;
• A health savings account;
• A 401(k);
• Bonus programs;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Employee ownership opportunity;
• Professional registration support;
• Business travel assistance;
• Competitive paid time off and holidays;
• An employee assistance program;
• Additional programs that support your wellbeing and professional growth.