Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Project Manager to work remotely in the Virginia Beach area on Water and Wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a fast growing market at KJ and we are looking for someone who is solutions-oriented, has an entrepreneurial mind-set, enjoys working collaboratively in a team environment, and has a client-service perspective. You will have the opportunity to choose your adventure and thrive at KJ.

Key Responsibilities:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing and overseeing various water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

• Manage and coordinate project technical work from the planning phase through construction, providing engineering expertise on all aspects of small to large water/wastewater civil infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, water distribution and transmission pipelines, sanitary sewer collection systems, treatment systems, and pump stations.
• Lead and participate in business development efforts including direct client interaction, coordination with marketing staff, preparing proposals, and participating in interview teams.
• Conduct project engineering work such as studies, conceptual and preliminary design, final design, bidding, and construction support services.
• Perform project management activities including preparing and negotiating professional services contracts, managing the quality and financial performance of projects, coordination with subconsultants, and identifying and resolving budget and schedule issues.
• Be highly communicative and responsive to team members and clients' needs.
• Work collaboratively with technical teams, incorporating expertise from throughout the company.
• Have strong writing and communication skills to enable your team to deliver an exceptional work product.
• Supervise, build and mentor project teams and foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related engineering field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 10+ years of relevant water/wastewater experience
• Strong technical knowledge of the water/wastewater industry
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent client service and interact positively with clients
• Experience with business development and sales
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $130,000 - $170,000 and may vary up education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.

Benefits summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.