Staff Specialist

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, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Staff Specialist to provide operational and project support across multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract management, financial tracking, and coordinating cross-functional projects, with a strong interest in improving operational efficiency. This role offers opportunities to work closely with project and operations managers, support multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to process improvements that enhance project performance and company success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational support, ensuring smooth coordination across projects and groups.
• Launch and manage a multi‑disciplinary design schedule, ensuring alignment of priorities and effective coordination across cross‑functional teams.
• Serve as project controller on designated projects, tracking, monitoring, and reporting project budgets.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to project performance, financial tracking, and operational processes.
• Assist operations and project managers with day‑to‑day activities, offering guidance and support to enhance efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements across operations and project management functions, recommending solutions that enhance efficiency, strengthen financial and performance reporting, and support the company’s long‑term success.
• Support cross‑functional communication by facilitating information flow between teams.
• Work on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously using strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.  
  
  

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant experience in contract management and financial tracking
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a multi-disciplinary technical team
• Experience with BST or other project-based accounting software is preferred but not required.
  
  

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. This approach empowers our people to thrive, collaborate, and achieve their full potential.

Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $85,000 to $95,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

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.

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity 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.