Director of Technical Project Delivery - Water/Wastewater Engineering

Kennedy Jenks•Lakewood, CO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a transformational leader to shape the organization’s technical project delivery. This senior role supports technical professionals, strengthens project delivery and client relationships, develops future leaders, and advances technical excellence while supporting complex infrastructure solutions nationwide. The position may be based in any Kennedy Jenks market nationwide and uses a hybrid home-and-office model, with at least two days per week in the office. It requires 25%–50% nationwide travel to collaborate with clients and Kennedy Jenks offices and teams. The Director supports and advises Technical Services teams and discipline leaders, including Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, CAD, Architectural, and Instrumentation and Controls. The role promotes successful multidisciplinary project delivery, efficient design in accordance with company standards and procedures, collaboration across disciplines, and continuous improvement in technical excellence, quality, and innovation. The Director partners with business managers, project managers, and business development leaders to align resources with business needs. This role leads a multidisciplinary function supporting critical infrastructure projects nationwide, influences technical excellence and workforce development, helps strengthen client relationships, and contributes to the development of future leaders. The anticipated salary range is $170,000–$250,000, depending on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
At least 10 years of design engineering consulting experience, preferably in water/wastewater.
At least 4 years of leadership experience managing supervisors, team leaders, and project teams.
Proven leadership experience managing teams, departments, technical organizations, or business units, including developing and overseeing supervisors and other leaders.
Experience supporting complex infrastructure, environmental, water/wastewater, industrial, or engineering consulting projects.
Strong business acumen and ability to partner across Operations, Business Development, Project Management, and Technical Services.
Ability to navigate competing priorities, make sound decisions, and drive organizational results in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering, project delivery, resource planning, and financial management.
Proven success developing employees, mentoring leaders, and building high-performing teams through direct leadership and influence.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and business management systems.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
Design engineering consulting experience in water/wastewater.

Responsibilities

Support the development of and advise Technical Services teams and discipline leaders, including Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, CAD, Architectural, and Instrumentation and Controls.
Support successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects across Kennedy Jenks.
Promote efficient design delivery in accordance with company standards and procedures to assure compliance with the standard of care.
Promote collaboration across engineering, environmental, scientific, and technical disciplines.
Partner with business managers, project managers, and business development leaders to align resources with business needs.
Work with Kennedy Jenks quality and risk programs to advance technical excellence, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with clients and Kennedy Jenks offices and teams through nationwide travel.
Develop employees, mentor leaders, and build high-performing teams.
Influence technical excellence, workforce development, and project delivery across the firm.