Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a driven Project Manager in the Denver/Lakewood office. Come join one of KJ's largest markets! 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: * 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. Qualifications: * BS or MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related engineering field * Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain PE registration within 6 months of hire * 7+ years of relevant water/wastewater Project Management 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 * Site civil design, technical writing, and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred Position will be a minimum of two days in the local office each week with the option to work remotely from your home in the Lakewood area on non-office days, depending on business needs. Salary range in Colorado is anticipated to be $110,000 to $135,000, depending upon experience and qualifications. Kennedy Jenks offers a comprehensive benefits package including 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. Visit our benefits page for more details. 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. No application deadline as applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis #LI-Hybrid

Created: 2025-01-07