Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

• Manage all aspects of the project(s), including technical staff, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Develop and communicate the Project Management Plan for the project, outlining project objectives, scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Effectively manage the project scope, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project requirements.
• Maintain project schedules, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or conflicts to minimize impact on project timelines.
• Define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, implementing cost-control measures as needed to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints.
• Uphold high-quality standards throughout project execution, overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Employ strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, maintaining open communication and addressing client concerns or inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and project team members to drive project success and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Identify and mitigate risks for project(s) and project team(s).
• Knowledge and experience with different project delivery methods and how to deliver successfully.
• Mentor Project Managers at lower levels to assist in their training and development.
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
• Ensure projects fulfill Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Provide input to develop project-specific safety plans and implement project safety plans to ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
• Negotiate contract terms, scope and fees with a client/subconsultant.
• Develop contracts for clients/ subconsultants.
• Report monthly proposal/business development results to Practice Leader.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target (70%-80% typical).
• Chart and provide project performance results.
• Deliver all projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope.
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters.
• Prepare and submit monthly project completion report.
• Prepare inter-practice agreements and/or outside subcontracts as required.
• Prepare monthly progress reports for all projects and be able to discuss in monthly Project Review Meetings.
• Responsible for project cash management (WIP/AR) and providing comments to Finance and Operations monthly.
• Set-up new projects and provide weekly new project data to the practice leader.
• Search for ways to improve efficiency while lowering project cost.
• Participate in project opportunity evaluations, consultant selections, and the preparation of qualification/experience statements.
• Identify new business opportunities, coordinate and participate in project presentations to clients and other external groups, develop and organize proposal teams, and promote KCI’s capabilities among existing and prospective clients.
• Absorb and present project closeout with an overall project write up and pictures of completed project for marketing/resume use.
• Be involved in at least one industry and/or community organization.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Skills Required: Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 6 years of related professional experience, or 10 years of equivalent professional experience.
• Experience should include a track record of expanding project management duties.
• Proven experience in project management roles, with a focus on managing larger-scale projects or programs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools, with the ability to develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and documentation.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to project management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
• Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation skills to manage contracts, scope changes, and stakeholder agreements effectively.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles to effectively manage project budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry)
• Certificates, Licenses, And/or Registrations Required: Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Risk Training along with passing the PM Board within 6 months of start date.