Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.•Oxnard, 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 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, and client engagement. Responsibilities include leading planning, design, and construction support; managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall delivery; overseeing engineering deliverables; coordinating construction-phase services; monitoring project performance; and leading client communications. The role also supports business development, staff development, hiring, and recruiting. The position uses a hybrid work model, combining home and office work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. Travel to project sites and Kennedy Jenks offices is required as needed.

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 required, or ability to obtain PE registration within 6 months of hire.
Ability to travel to project sites and Kennedy Jenks offices as needed.
Clear communication, responsiveness, and practical understanding of client priorities.
Ability to align people, priorities, and disciplines and make thoughtful decisions balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client needs.

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 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—including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and architectural disciplines—and specialized sub-consultants.
Monitor project financials, milestones, risks, and resource needs, and adjust course as needed.
Lead client communications, meetings, and presentations to support strong relationships and successful project outcomes.
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.