Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

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Job Summary:

Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms, and they are seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand their Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice in Reno, NV. The successful candidate will manage multi-discipline projects, lead practice teams, and grow client relationships while enjoying autonomy and potential advancement within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of water/wastewater treatment projects, water and wastewater pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection)

• Has an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for the local water resource practice and beyond

• Given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business

• Operating with integrity and sound business principals

• Providing vision, business planning and strategy

• Establishing goals

• Building and maintaining positive client relationships

• Having open communication with your partners and team

• Growing and leading a Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice

• Manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor

• The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business

• With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership

Qualifications:

Required:

• 8 years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies

• Business development skills and the proven ability to win work

• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills

• Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems

• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization

• Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably

Company:

Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms. Founded in 1967, the company is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.