Program Manager - Water/Wastewater

Kleinfelder•Austin - 71, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Design team is seeking a Water/Wastewater Program Manager to join their Red River Area Public Works Team. The ideal candidate will be a vital part of a solutions-focused and collaborative water team, committed to quality, innovation, and excellence. This position will support the growing water market in Texas and Oklahoma, with opportunities to sit in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, or Houston offices. The Public Works Team consists of over 20 engineers and scientists, with a larger national community of practice. The team utilizes a collaborative approach to project delivery, business development, and operational success, offering professional development and career growth. The company emphasizes a people-first culture, offering employee resource groups, growth opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. Candidates must possess strong technical expertise in municipal water and/or wastewater systems engineering, with the ability to provide technical leadership and direction to project teams. The role primarily involves providing municipal clients with professional engineering services for water and/or wastewater systems in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
Minimum 8 years of related experience in water and wastewater facilities engineering.
Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, hydraulic design, and infrastructure.
Proficient in engineering design and modeling software, such as AutoCAD, WaterCAD, or similar.
Experience with project management, including planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
Business Development; client contacts and/or lead client engagements required.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Effective communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Preferred 12+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions, ensuring company quality standards, and driving customer value.
Successfully manage projects for water and/or wastewater clients both new and long-term, supported by talented project teams of engineers, scientists, and planners to deliver a full range of water-related engineering services.
Nurture and grow client relationships and contracts that include complex, multi-disciplinary projects in planning, design, and construction.
Participate in technical/project scoping activities and proposal presentations with targeted clients.
Mentor the technical development of staff and grow the team.
Manage projects, present at technical conferences, and engage in technical committees.