Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

About the role

RK&K is seeking Project Managers to lead municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. Key responsibilities include project deliverables coordination, problem-solving, mentoring, scope negotiation, budget management, client interfacing, and proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Develop project deliverables including coordination of engineering disciplines in a collaborative team environment.
• Solve complex problems, provide technical evaluations, and assess costs and benefits of alternative solutions for water/wastewater clients.
• Mentor and develop less experienced/junior engineering professionals, establishing growth opportunities and building project delivery teams.
• Manage a variety of municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects such as water transmission and distribution, sewage collection and conveyance, water booster stations and sewage pumping stations, pipeline rehabilitation, and more.
• Negotiate and manage scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for water/wastewater projects.
• Routinely utilize internal systems for project management, quality control, and quality assurance.
• Interface with clients, subconsultants, and local, state, and federal permitting agencies to execute water/wastewater projects.
• Identify and create project opportunities by networking with potential clients, including public and private utilities and related agencies.
• Support group leadership in marketing and pursuit of new work leads focusing primarily on water/wastewater municipal clients.
• Participate in developing proposals in response to Request for Proposals (RFPs) from clients and potential clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or related engineering field.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in consulting engineering in the municipal water/wastewater industry, with a progression of responsibility including project delivery, project management, and business development.
• Professional Engineers license in Virginia, or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• Existing municipal/private engineering client relationships and/or the ability to develop and nurture such relationships.
• Proficiency in communicating technical information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with project management software.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to water/wastewater projects.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid parental leave, wellness programs, and employee resource groups. Additionally, we offer a matching 401(k) plan and paid holidays.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

We offer a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related field, ten years of relevant experience in municipal water/wastewater engineering, and a Professional Engineers license in Virginia or the ability to obtain through reciprocity.