Job Description
Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Texas team. We are looking for someone who is as passionate as we are about the well-being of our communities and who can inspire those around them while tactically taking our water/wastewater practice in the area to the next level. This role offers an exciting opportunity to focus on business growth, project delivery leadership and mentorship and development of engineering staff. We are looking for someone to help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and create both a fun and high producing work environment. We believe in a holistic approach and invite you to bring your whole self to work using your unique talents, insights and expertise to foster strong client and stakeholder relationships with an overall focus on growth and expanding our market leadership. It is important that this candidate have established relationships with area water and wastewater clients as well as past involvement managing and executing large water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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, mentor and help train junior technical staff.
- BS or MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 15+ years of relevant 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
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.
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As an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience with a flexible hybrid work environment. Kennedy Jenks provides competitive compensation that will vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, licensure/certifications, seniority, and geographic location. We offer a full benefits package.
Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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