Project Manager, Water Resources

Essential Functions

• Perform Oversight of the following functions:
  • Risk Assessment, including evaluating the risks posed by natural hazards such as hurricanes increased storm intensities and sea level rise, and developing strategies to mitigate these risks.
  • Hydrodynamic and wave modeling to analyze and predict the behavior of water bodies, utilizing modeling software such as MIKE, Delft3D, SWAN, CMS or ADCIRC.
  • Evaluate different coastal structures necessary to protect communities.
  • Design effective coastal protection measures and manage coastal resources.
• Proactively Deliver a Wide Range Of Coastal Projects Including:
  • Shoreline Protection such as seawalls, breakwaters, and groins to prevent coastal erosion and protect against storm surges and flooding.
  • Beach renourishment, living shorelines and dune restoration to combat erosion.
  • Flood defense including designing systems such as levees, dikes, flood walls, and gates to protect coastal communities from flooding.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness.
• Lead client meetings and pursuit efforts.
• Meet and work directly with other design team members including project manager, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients.
• Provide office and site visit support for projects in construction.
• Lead agency and stakeholder coordination as needed for coastal projects.
• Arrive, train and manage junior staff in coastal engineering.

Required Skills And Experience

• 10+ years' experience in Coastal Engineering/Design.
• Excellent Communication skills and attention to details with a team-work attitude.
• Experience with preparation of construction plans and specifications.
• Utilizing coastal modeling software is required, example programs include MIKE, Delft3D, SWAN, CMS or ADCIRC.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state of SC or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Bachelors Degree in Coastal or Civil Engineering, or related field with demonstrated expertise in coastal dynamics.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Masters or Doctorate Degree in Coastal Engineer a plus.
• Experience with SCDOT, USACE, SCDHEC-OCRM, County and municipality projects.
• Experience using various modeling software.

What We Offer

• Athletic time off.
• Hybrid work (home and office).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Paid Holidays.
• And much, much more!

Why RK&K?

• As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work.
• To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success.
• RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.
• Design your career at RK&K, Apply Today!