Senior Municipal Water and Wastewater Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Water and Wastewater/Municipal Project Manager to join our Water Team serving Eastern PA, NY and NJ. The ideal candidate will thrive as a vital part of a talented, resourceful and collaborative water team that interfaces regularly with our teams across our Mid-Atlantic and Northeast footprints. They will have a commitment to client service and development of opportunities, have a strong technical and commercial acumen, enjoy and thrive in professional organizations to network and promote the company brand and enjoy delivering solutions and projects to public and private infrastructure clients.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal efforts at all levels, develop client/project capture plans.
• Participate in project scoping activities and proposal presentations.
• Build strong relationships and interact regularly with key clients, teaming partners and stakeholders linked to the market.
• Continuously interact with clients assuring satisfaction with Company services and work closely with project delivery personnel to ensure any service issues are identified and addressed in a proactive manner.
• Engage in industry groups and actively participate in committees and/or Board governance.
• Reinforce collaboration and team building, ensure client focus, demonstrate commitment to excellence and innovation, and motivate others to ensure positive morale and engagement.
• Help maintain their CRM activities and data.
• Provide input on business development priorities, budget and expenditures.
• Successfully manage projects and technical task teams for the delivery of work.
• Support the identification and mitigation of risks and commercial terms during the project lifecycle.

Requirements

The successful candidate will report to the Area Water Operations Manager. Under the direction of the Area Water Operations Manager, the primary function will be to carry out the development and doing of work on behalf of Kleinfelder to identify, position, propose, and win targeted business pursuits with existing and new Clients, ultimately catalyzing continued diversification and growth of the business. The candidate will nurture and grow client relationships in a team environment and assist in the successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects in the water/wastewater market. The candidate upon hire will take on existing clients to support active and upcoming pursuits and projects. Over time, they will be required to develop new relationships and opportunities that can translate rapidly to successful business development and long-term repeat business.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of related high-level client management experience, 10-15 years of total professional and project management experience in consulting engineering firm or related service.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related field. Master’s Degree Preferred.
• Professional registration (PE) in New Jersey and ability to obtain licenses in PA, NY and other states if requested.
• Proven business development and project management experience in water/wastewater/municipal infrastructure with design consulting firms.
• Business acumen related to project management, portfolio financials and risk management.

Skills

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication and technical writing skills.
• Value quality and detail in delivery.

Benefits

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $116,000 - $197,000. Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.