Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.•San Diego, CA

48d•$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 consulting environment. The role guides multidisciplinary teams, strengthens client partnerships, and delivers 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 managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery. The role oversees engineering deliverables, coordinates construction-phase services and multidisciplinary teams, tracks project performance, and leads client communications. It also supports business development through proposal strategy, scopes, budgets, and interviews, and helps develop staff through mentoring and recruiting participation. The position is based in California and follows a hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days per week in the office and travel to project sites and Kennedy Jenks offices as needed. The expected salary range is $127,000–$212,000, depending on education, experience, qualifications, licensure or certifications, and geographic location.

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 a practical understanding of client priorities.
Ability to align people, priorities, and disciplines and make thoughtful decisions balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client needs.
Energy, focus, a desire to continue learning, and an interest in helping 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 engineering deliverables, including plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical documents, contract documents, and project reports.
Coordinate with clients, contractors, project teams, and stakeholders during construction services to address questions, resolve issues, and maintain alignment with project requirements.
Coordinate in-house multidisciplinary design teams and specialized sub-consultants across relevant engineering disciplines.
Monitor project financials, milestones, risks, and resource needs, and adjust 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.