Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.•Federal Way, WA

36d•$133,000 - $222,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in Washington to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects in a consulting environment. The role involves guiding multidisciplinary teams, strengthening client partnerships, and delivering 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 project planning, design, and construction support while overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall delivery. The role also oversees engineering deliverables, coordinates construction-phase services and multidisciplinary teams, tracks project performance, leads client communications, supports business development, and mentors and develops staff. The position follows a hybrid work model with at least two days per week in the office, plus travel to project sites and Kennedy Jenks offices as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a similar engineering field.
At least 7 years of experience managing water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of water/wastewater planning, design, construction support, codes, regulations, and quality practices.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington, 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 an understanding of client priorities.
Collaborative approach to aligning people, priorities, and disciplines.
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 project planning, design, and construction support while managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall delivery.
Oversee development of 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 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 course 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.
Travel to project sites and Kennedy Jenks offices as needed.