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Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Kennedy/Jenks Consulting
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/13/2025
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 Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our team in Southern California. This role is ideal for a motivated, solutions-oriented leader who excels in a dynamic consulting environment. You will manage a variety of water and wastewater projects, including water pipelines, sewer systems, tanks/reservoirs, pump stations, and treatment facilities. This position offers substantial career development opportunities in technical, managerial, and business development areas.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Project Management: Oversee all phases of water and wastewater projects, including planning, design, and construction support. Ensure projects comply with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, and regulations. Coordinate with sub-consultants for scope, schedule, and budget. Communicate with clients to establish project goals and schedule. Coordinate internally for project resource allocation. Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction.
  • Team Management: Supervise and support engineering and technical staff, including mentoring junior engineers. Coordinate work across multiple disciplines to ensure project success.
  • Project Tracking and Reporting: Monitor financial aspects of projects, track progress, and adjust resources as needed to meet project milestones and budgetary constraints. Implement corrective actions when needed to achieve project success.
  • Client and Business Development: Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Identify project needs, propose solutions, and lead client meetings to secure new business opportunities. Contribute to marketing and proposal efforts, including the preparation of winning proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for various projects.
  • Documentation and Compliance: Oversee the preparation of engineering documents, contract documents, and project reports. Ensure adherence to quality and safety practices, and coordinate with governing agencies for code compliance.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Serve as the point of contact with clients. Lead the preparation of client presentations. Ensure compatibility with design intent by coordinating with project engineers and other disciplines.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field.
  • 8 years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure projects, including 2 years in a project management role.
  • California Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain California PE registration within 6 months of hire.
  • Strong technical knowledge of the water/wastewater industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide excellent client service and interact positively with clients.
  • Experience supporting business development.
  • Ability to travel to project sites and other Kennedy Jenks offices as needed.
Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our team members to thrive and achieve their full potential.
Salary range for this position is expected to be between $130,000 and $200,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location. This position is eligible for performance and incentive compensation.
Benefits Summary: 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.

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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 : $130,000 - $200,000

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