Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-HornPrinceton, NJ

About The Position

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice in New Jersey. This role involves managing, leading, and expanding practice teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of water/wastewater treatment projects, water and wastewater pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection). The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for the local water resource practice and beyond, with a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business. Leadership responsibilities include operating with integrity and sound business principles, providing vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, having open communication with partners and team, and growing and leading a Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice. Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor. With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience
  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies
  • Business development skills and the proven ability to win work
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
  • Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems
  • Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably

Responsibilities

  • Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of water/wastewater treatment projects, water and wastewater pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection)
  • Create a vision for growth for the local water resource practice and beyond
  • Lead, direct, and grow their business
  • Operate with integrity and sound business principles
  • Provide vision, business planning and strategy
  • Establish goals
  • Build and maintain positive client relationships
  • Have open communication with your partners and team
  • Grow and lead a Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice
  • Manage projects profitably
  • Transition work to qualified staff
  • Grow and mentor staff
  • Act as a positive leader and mentor

Benefits

  • 2-to-1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution
  • Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
  • Student loan matching in our 401(k)
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
  • New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources
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