Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

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 Project Manager in our Denver/Lakewood, Colorado office who is passionate about the well-being of our communities. We are looking to grow our team with someone who can inspire those around them while strategically advancing our water/wastewater practice in the Denver metro area. This role offers an exciting opportunity to focus on business growth, project delivery leadership, and mentorship and development of engineering staff. We are committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion and creating both a fun and high-performing 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 Denver-area water and wastewater clients, as well as past involvement managing and executing large treatment, pipeline, or pump station 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, 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.
• Use strong writing and communication skills to enable the 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 a related field.
• Colorado Professional Engineer license.
• 12 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.

Position will be a minimum of two days in the local office each week, with the option to work remotely from home in the Lakewood area on non-office days, depending on business needs.
Salary range in Colorado is anticipated to be $140,000 to $180,000, depending on 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
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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.

Salary : $140,000 - $180,000