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 mindset, 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, coordinating 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 a 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

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

Salary range for this position may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

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.