Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
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 leads multidisciplinary teams, develops client partnerships, and delivers practical solutions supporting 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, client engagement, and construction-phase services. The role also contributes to business development and staff development. Kennedy Jenks uses a hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days per week in the office and travel to project sites and company 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.
- Washington 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 an understanding of client priorities.
- Ability to align people, priorities, and disciplines and keep work moving forward.
- Sound judgment 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, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall delivery.
- Oversee engineering deliverables, including plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical documents, contract documents, and project reports.
- Coordinate construction-phase communications with clients, contractors, project teams, and stakeholders to address questions and resolve issues.
- Coordinate in-house multidisciplinary design teams and specialized sub-consultants across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and architectural disciplines.
- Monitor project financials, milestones, risks, and resource needs, adjusting course as needed.
- Lead client communications, meetings, and presentations.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Health savings account.
- 401(k).
- Bonus programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee ownership opportunity.
- Professional registration support.
- Business travel assistance.
- Competitive paid time off and holidays.
- Employee assistance program.
- Additional programs supporting wellbeing and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
