Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.•Eugene, OR

10d•$121,000 - $203,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in Oregon to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects in a dynamic consulting environment. In this role, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen partnerships, and deliver practical solutions that support long-term water reliability. You’ll support a range of water and wastewater projects, including water transmission pipelines, sanitary sewer collection systems, tanks and reservoirs, pump stations, and water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a similar engineering field.
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 Oregon required, 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, technical writing, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

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