Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.•Santa Rosa, 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 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 leads planning, design, and construction support while managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery. The role oversees engineering deliverables, coordinates construction-phase services and multidisciplinary teams, monitors project performance, and leads client communications. It also supports business development, staff mentorship, and hiring and recruiting efforts. The position uses a hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, and requires the ability to travel to project sites and Kennedy Jenks offices 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 managing water/wastewater infrastructure projects, including at least 2 years in project management.
Knowledge of water/wastewater planning, design, construction support, codes, regulations, and quality practices.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, 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 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 in-house multidisciplinary design teams, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and architectural disciplines, as well as specialized sub-consultants.
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.