Water Resources Project Manager

Overview

Water Resources Project Manager

Job Location s: US-SC-Rock Hill | US-SC-Columbia | US-SC-Greenville

Company information and benefits: KCI Technologies, Inc. is an employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment where permitted by law.

In this role, the successful candidate will lead water resources and stormwater engineering projects related to federal, state and municipal clients. The candidate will serve in a client-focused role, managing projects and mentoring junior staff. The candidate will work collaboratively with other members of management staff and will be responsible for coordination and completion of various project elements. The candidate will be responsible for executing project work, producing high quality deliverables, maintaining project schedules, coordination with clients and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience (10 preferred) with municipal and state stormwater programs, MS4 permits, stormwater design, inspections and monitoring, TMDL planning, and overseeing projects. Business development and client relationship management experience in the Raleigh area or Southeast with municipal clients and state agencies is preferred.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Experience leading a team of designers in developing PS&E packages for simple and complex roadway and bridge projects, utilizing state DOT and AASHTO design standards (preferred).
• Project Management experience required, with experience in managing and growing a design team (preferred).
• Experience in developing and managing state DOT projects (preferred).
• Experience with Micro Station and GeoPAK design software is preferred.
• Proposal preparation including scope, schedule and fee, contract management and billing.
• Strong design knowledge in transportation required.
• Professional Engineering License for designated state required.
• Prepare written technical proposals, assemble teams to meet client criteria, and develop professional relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership with broad knowledge of transportation design packages and state design standards.
• Manage a team of designers, CADD technicians and project engineers; train and develop staff.
• Responsible for project delivery of complete transportation design packages including coordination/oversight of multiple design disciplines.
• Oversee preparation of plans, technical specifications, quantity takeoffs and construction estimates in accordance with state design manuals and standard drawings.
• Develop local client contacts and the ability to bring in business.

Project Management and Leadership:

• Manage all aspects of the project(s), including technical staff, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Develop and communicate the Project Management Plan, outlining objectives, scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Effectively manage project scope to align with client expectations and project requirements.
• Maintain project schedules and address delays or conflicts to minimize impact on timelines.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures, implementing cost-control measures as needed.
• Uphold quality standards and oversee QA processes.
• Serve as primary client contact, maintaining open communication and addressing questions promptly.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive project success and foster a collaborative environment.
• Allocate resources efficiently to meet project demands.
• Identify and manage project risks with mitigation strategies and contingency planning.

Training, Development, and Compliance:

• Mentor staff to assist in their training and development.
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
• Contribute to building project-specific safety plans…