Austin Area Leader - Senior Project Manager

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants•Austin, TX

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kennedy Jenks is actively seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead our dynamic team in Austin, Texas. This key leadership role is integral to the growth and success of our water/wastewater practice. As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in inspiring and guiding our team while strategically elevating our project delivery capabilities. This opportunity offers involvement in business growth, leadership in project delivery, and mentorship and development of engineering staff. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that values equity, diversity, and inclusion, creating an environment that is both enjoyable and high-performing. Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. This approach empowers our people to thrive, collaborate, and achieve their full potential.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license
15+ years of relevant experience
Strong technical knowledge of the water/wastewater industry
Proven ability to deliver excellent client service and foster positive client relationships
Experience in business development and sales
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Ability to travel to KJ offices and client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage technical aspects of projects from planning through construction, focusing on water, wastewater, recycled water, and utility infrastructure projects of various scales.
Lead business development efforts, including client interaction, collaboration with marketing staff, proposal preparation, and participation in interview teams.
Direct project engineering activities, including studies, conceptual and preliminary design, final design, bidding, and construction support services.
Perform project management activities such as contract negotiation, quality and financial performance management, coordination with subconsultants, and resolution of budget and schedule issues.
Maintain open and responsive communication with team members and clients, ensuring their needs are met effectively.
Work collaboratively with technical teams, leveraging expertise from across the organization.
Supervise, mentor, and provide training for junior technical staff.