Infrastructure Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

$130,000 - $200,000/Yr

Kennedy/Jenks Consulting - Oxnard, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Oxnard, CA

About the position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an exceptional Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Project Manager to join their team in Southern California. This role is ideal for a motivated, solutions-oriented leader who excels in a dynamic consulting environment. The Project Manager will oversee a variety of water and wastewater projects, including pipelines, sewer systems, tanks, pump stations, and treatment facilities, while ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations. This position offers substantial career development opportunities in technical, managerial, and business development areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of water and wastewater projects, including planning, design, and construction support.
• Ensure projects comply with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, and regulations.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants for scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate with clients to establish project goals and schedule.
• Coordinate internally for project resource allocation.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction.
• Supervise and support engineering and technical staff, including mentoring junior engineers.
• Coordinate work across multiple disciplines to ensure project success.
• Monitor financial aspects of projects, track progress, and adjust resources as needed to meet project milestones and budgetary constraints.
• Implement corrective actions when needed to achieve project success.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify project needs, propose solutions, and lead client meetings to secure new business opportunities.
• Contribute to marketing and proposal efforts, including the preparation of winning proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for various projects.
• Oversee the preparation of engineering documents, contract documents, and project reports.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety practices, and coordinate with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Serve as the point of contact with clients and lead the preparation of client presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure projects, of which 2+ years in a project management role.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain California PE registration within 6 months of hire.
• Strong technical knowledge of the water/wastewater industry.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent client service and interact positively with clients.
• Experience supporting business development.
• Ability to travel to project sites and other Kennedy Jenks offices as needed.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance