Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.•Irvine, 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 dynamic 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 supports project and design delivery, multidisciplinary team coordination, and client engagement. Responsibilities span planning, design, construction support, project performance tracking, business development, and staff development. The role works with in-house design disciplines and specialized sub-consultants and requires travel to project sites and Kennedy Jenks offices as needed. Kennedy Jenks uses a hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. The expected salary range is $127,000 to $212,000, depending on education, experience, qualifications, licensure or certifications, and geographic location. The firm is employee-owned and describes its culture as collaborative, supportive of work-life balance, and committed to sustainability and professional growth.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead project planning, design, and construction support while managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall 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 multidisciplinary in-house 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.
Shape proposal strategies, coordinate with marketing staff, prepare scopes and budgets, and support interview teams.
Mentor junior staff, collaborate with engineers and scientists, and participate in hiring and recruiting efforts.