Chief Engineer

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants • Princeton, NJ

343d • $240,000 - $280,000

About The Position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a collaborative and influential Chief Engineer to serve as a responsible, strategic leader with the authority to lead, validate, direct and develop technical standards and approaches for the delivery of engineering services. This may include conventional design-bid-build, design build, engineering during construction and aspects of construction management. Aspects of program management may also be included.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or similar engineering field required.
• Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Practical PM and PE required.
• 20+ years of experience in water/wastewater design through construction and project delivery.
• Deep understanding of the design process and the application of various existing and emerging engineering related software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D, Revit, Microsoft Products.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, government regulations, reports, plans, specifications, technical memos, and standards.
• Ability to work independently and/or collaborate as a valuable team member.
• Ability to tactfully communicate and influence decisions at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop and implement necessary changes to company technical practices and processes to continuously evolve all aspects of project delivery within the organization.
• Develop and lead a Standards Committee that continuously reviews data on necessary changes to the firm's design standards and approaches.
• Set standard evaluation processes that apply aggregate corporate experience and judgment to unique and emerging new technologies.
• Partner with Construction Management Leads to develop and maintain processes for construction phase management, project engagement, construction issue resolution, and construction phase feedback.
• Develop, manage and implement a monthly Technical Learning Program targeted at sharing key aspects of technical advancements and project delivery approaches.
• Provide strategic direction on the technical aspects of any project, whether in a pursuit or delivery stage.
• Review scope, schedule, budget, method of approach, proposed staffing for any large and/or complex proposals.
• Develop, update and maintain processes for QA/QC of all of the firm's projects.
• Collaborate with the firm's Project Management Office (PMO) to develop application and verification processes for QA/QC.
• Chair Risk Committee, including continual development of risk assessment forms and managing pursuit and project risk discussions.
• Collaborate with Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel to develop processes and procedures to manage the company's strategic defense against exposure to claims.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401k
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional registration support
• Competitive PTO and holiday plan
• Other benefits and programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees