Director of Technical Project Delivery

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 transformational leader to help shape the future of Kennedy Jenks technical project delivery. Based in any KJ market nationwide, this senior role provides the opportunity to lead technical professionals, strengthen project delivery and client relationships, develop future leaders, and advance technical excellence across the organization while supporting the delivery of complex infrastructure solutions for communities throughout the country.

Support the development andadviseKJ’sTechnical Services teams and discipline leaders including Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, CAD, Architectural and Instrumentation and Controls.

Support the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects across Kennedy Jenks.

Promote efficient design delivery in accordance with Kennedy Jenks’ standards and procedures toassurecompliance with standard ofcare.

Promote collaboration across engineering, environmental, scientific, and technical disciplines.

Partner withbusinessmanagers,project managers, andbusinessdevelopment leaders to align resources with business needs.

Work collaboratively with

Kennedy Jenksquality andriskprogramstoadvance technical excellence, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

25%-50% travel nationwide to collaborate with clients and various KJ offices and teams as needed.

Lead a multidisciplinaryfunctionthat supports critical infrastructure projects nationwide.

Influence technical excellence, workforce development, and project delivery across the firm.

SolidifyKJ’s position as a preferred consultant to our clients.

Help shape the future ofKJ’scoreserviceand develop the next generation of leaders.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field required; master’s degree preferred.

Technical

Experience:

10+years ofdesignengineering consulting experience,preferably within water/wastewater.

Management

Experience:

4+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors, team leaders, and project teams.

Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.

Proven leadership experience managing teams, departments, technical organizations, or business units, including the development and oversight of supervisors and other leaders.

Experience supporting complex infrastructure, environmental, water/wastewater, industrial, or engineering consulting projects.

Strong business acumen and ability to partner effectively across Operations, Business Development, Project Management, and Technical Services functions.

Demonstrated ability to navigate competing priorities, make sound decisions, and drive organizational results in a fast-paced environment.

Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering, project delivery, resource planning, and financial management.

Proven success developing employees, mentoring leaders, and building high-performing teams through both direct leadership and influence.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and business management systems, along with excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

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.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $170,000 – $240,000, depending on…