Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.•Eugene, OR

34d•$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 consulting environment. The role provides project leadership from planning and design through construction support, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall delivery. Projects may include water transmission pipelines, sanitary sewer collection systems, tanks and reservoirs, pump stations, and water and wastewater treatment facilities. The Project Manager oversees engineering deliverables and construction-phase coordination, brings together multidisciplinary teams and sub-consultants, tracks project performance and risks, and leads client communications. The role also supports business development through proposal strategy, scopes and budgets, and interview preparation, while mentoring junior staff and participating in hiring and recruiting. The position uses a hybrid home-and-office model, with at least 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 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, 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 to keep work moving forward.
Sound judgment balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with site civil design.
Technical writing experience.
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 to address questions, resolve issues, and maintain alignment with project requirements.
Coordinate multidisciplinary in-house teams across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and architectural disciplines, as well as specialized sub-consultants.
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.