Senior 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, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

What You’ll Do

• Manage project delivery: Coordinate technical work from planning through construction for small to large water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Apply technical expertise: Support projects involving pipelines, sanitary sewer collection systems, treatment systems, pump stations, and related infrastructure.
• Guide engineering services: Lead studies, design phases, bidding, and construction support services.
• Support growth opportunities: Build client relationships, coordinate with marketing staff, and prepare proposals.
• Manage project performance: Prepare and negotiate contracts, manage quality and financial performance, coordinate subconsultants, and resolve budget or schedule issues.
• Mentor and collaborate: Partner with teams across the company while supervising, mentoring, and training junior technical staff.

What Makes This Role Different

• Community-focused impact: You help deliver infrastructure solutions that support the health, resilience, and well-being of communities.
• Integrated leadership role: You combine technical expertise, project management, client service, and growth-focused leadership in one highly visible role.
• Team development: You help develop junior technical staff and strengthen project teams across the company.

Qualifications

• Education: BS or MS in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 15+ years of relevant water/wastewater infrastructure project experience, including leadership of large projects.
• Areas of knowledge: Strong knowledge of water/wastewater infrastructure delivery.
• Certifications or licenses: Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington required.
• Client and business development skills: Ability to provide excellent client service, support sales efforts, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Travel: Ability to travel to KJ offices and client sites as needed.

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.