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 and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and construction support while managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall delivery.
• Oversee the development of engineering deliverables, including plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical documents, contract documents, and project reports.
• Cook up construction-phase services: Coordinate with clients, contractors, project teams, and stakeholders to address questions, resolve issues, and maintain alignment with project requirements.
• Work with in-house design teams across disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and architectural, as well as specialized sub-consultants.
• Track project performance: Monitor financials, milestones, risks, and resource needs, and adjust course as needed.
• Lead client communications, meetings, and presentations that support strong relationships and successful project outcomes.
• Shape proposal strategies, coordinate with marketing staff, prepare scopes and budgets, and support interview teams.
• Mentor junior staff, collaborate with engineers and scientists, and participate in hiring and recruiting efforts.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a similar engineering field.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure projects, including 2+ years in a project management role.
• Technical background: Knowledge of water/wastewater planning, design, construction support, codes, regulations, and quality practices.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license in California required, or ability to obtain PE registration within 6 months of hire.
• Travel: Ability to travel to project sites and Kennedy Jenks offices as needed.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with site civil design, technical writing, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

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.

Pay

Salary range for this position is expected to be between $130,000 and $200,000, depending on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Schedule

Kennedy Jenks utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.