Project Manager - Public Works

Kleinfelder • Austin - 71, TX

6h

About The Position

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder’s collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines. Step into Your New Role We are seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our Red River Area Public Works Team. The ideal candidate will thrive as a vital part of a solutions-focused and collaborative water team. They will have a commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence; while appreciating the growth opportunities and investment we make in our people. This position will support our growing water market in Texas and Oklahoma . Candidates may choose to sit in our Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, or Houston Offices. Our Public Works Team includes over 20 engineers and scientists as well as a larger national community of practice. Our team takes a collaborative approach to project delivery, business development, and operational success that includes opportunities for professional development and career growth. Our people are at the core of everything we do. Driven by a culture of inclusion, we offer dozens of employee resource groups, growth opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. We understand that the tools for success look different for everyone, and we're committed to providing each employee with the support and flexibility they need to thrive. Candidates must have strong technical expertise, specifically in municipal water and/or wastewater systems engineering and be fully capable of providing technical leadership and direction to project teams. The selected candidate will work in our team-oriented environment, primarily providing municipal clients with professional engineering services for water and/or wastewater systems. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level