Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.•Murrieta, CA

36d•$127,000 - $212,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in California to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects in a consulting environment. The role guides multidisciplinary teams, strengthens client partnerships, and delivers practical solutions that support long-term water reliability. Projects may include water transmission pipelines, sanitary sewer collection systems, tanks and reservoirs, pump stations, and water and wastewater treatment facilities. The Project Manager leads planning, design, and construction support, managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery. The role oversees engineering deliverables; coordinates construction-phase services and multidisciplinary teams; tracks project financials, milestones, risks, and resource needs; and leads client communications, meetings, and presentations. It also supports business development through proposal strategies, scopes, budgets, and interviews, and contributes to staff development, mentoring, hiring, and recruiting. The position uses a hybrid work model, with at least two days per week in the office and travel to project sites and Kennedy Jenks offices as needed. The expected salary range is $127,000 to $212,000, depending on education, experience, qualifications, licensure or certifications, and geographic location. Kennedy Jenks is an employee-owned firm that offers a flexible hybrid work environment and a full benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a similar engineering field.
At least 8 years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure projects, including at least 2 years in a project management role.
Knowledge of water/wastewater planning, design, construction support, codes, regulations, and quality practices.
California Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain PE registration within 6 months of hire.
Ability to travel to project sites and Kennedy Jenks offices as needed.
Client-centered leadership, clear communication, responsiveness, and practical understanding of client priorities.
Ability to align people, priorities, and disciplines to keep work moving forward.
Sound judgment in balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client needs.
Desire to continue learning and help others develop.

Nice To Haves

Experience with site civil design.
Experience with technical writing.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, design, and construction support while managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall project delivery.
Oversee engineering deliverables, including plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical documents, contract documents, and project reports.
Coordinate with clients, contractors, project teams, and stakeholders during construction to address questions, resolve issues, and maintain alignment with project requirements.
Coordinate in-house multidisciplinary design teams across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and architectural disciplines, as well as specialized sub-consultants.
Monitor project financials, milestones, risks, and resource needs, and adjust plans as needed.
Lead client communications, meetings, and presentations to support strong relationships and successful project outcomes.
Support business development by shaping proposal strategies, coordinating with marketing staff, preparing scopes and budgets, and supporting interview teams.
Mentor junior staff, collaborate with engineers and scientists, and participate in hiring and recruiting efforts.