Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
About the role
RK&K is seeking self-motivated and highly collaborative Senior Project Engineers and Project Managers to lead municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop project deliverables including coordination of engineering disciplines in a highly collaborative team environment
- Solve complex problems, providing technical and economic feasibility evaluations, and identify/assess benefits and disadvantages of alternative solutions for water/wastewater clients
- Manage a variety of existing and potential water/wastewater pipeline and facility projects
- Deliver world class results on municipal projects including sewage collection/conveyance, water transmission/storage/distribution, infrastructure condition assessment and rehabilitation, water/wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and much more
- Mentor and develop less experienced/junior engineering professionals, establishing growth opportunities and building project delivery teams
- Negotiate and manage project 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, state and federal agencies and subconsultants to pursue, win and execute water/wastewater projects
- Identify and create project opportunities by networking with existing and potential clients, including public and private utilities and related agencies including funding agencies
- Support office and firm leadership in marketing and pursuit of new work leads focusing primarily on water/wastewater municipal clients
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or related engineering field
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in consulting engineering in the municipal Water/Wastewater industry, with a progression of responsibility including project delivery and business development
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration in North Carolina, or ability to obtain NC registration within six months
- Existing municipal/private engineering client relationships and/or the ability to develop and nurture such relationships
- Knowledge of project funding mechanisms in North Carolina
- Motivated to find creative solutions to civil engineering problems
- Proficiency in communicating technical information
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Preferred Skills And Experience
- Advanced degree in civil or environmental engineering or related field
- Project Management Professional Certification
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and employee resource groups
- Career Development
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Paid Holidays
What We Offer
RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and employee resource groups
- Career Development
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Paid Holidays
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. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. 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!