Project Manager (Water​/Wastewater

Water/Wastewater Project Manager

The Water/Wastewater Project Manager is designed for individuals adept at handling projects of increased scope and complexity. This role requires overseeing a larger portfolio of responsibilities, including the coordination of multiple subconsultants, contractors, vendors, and suppliers. The Project Manager plays a pivotal role in driving successful project outcomes, ensuring that all aspects—from planning through completion—are executed with precision. This position demands strong organizational skills, effective communication, and a depth of experience in project coordination, supporting the seamless integration of diverse project elements for optimal results.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Responsible for project management, client interaction, and technical and fee proposal preparation within the designated engineering practice. Responsible for the management of projects, development of scopes and budgets, conducting engineering studies and preparing technical reports for a wide variety of high profile projects. Responsible for assisting the engineering practice leader in project budgets and technical deliverables, QA/QC reviews for project or task deliverables, technical and price proposals, communication and interaction with external and internal clients.
  
  Other duties will include marketing, business development and expansion of the engineering practice.
• One or more of the following: 1. In a supervisory capacity a) plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a number of large and important projects or a project of major scope and importance or b) is responsible for the entire engineering program of limited complexity and scope. The extent of responsibility generally requires (3 to
  5) subordinate supervisors or team leaders with at least one in comparable position to Project Engineer. 2. As individual researcher or worker, conceives, plans and conducts research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity. 3. As a staff specialist, serves as specialist for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles and processes for an assigned area of responsibility.
  
  Keeps abreast of new scientific methods and developments affecting KCI for the purpose of recommending changes in emphasis of program or new programs warranted by such developments. Assists in proposals, negotiations, and presentations.
• Good communication, supervisory and mentoring skills, reliable, attention to details and accuracy are necessary. Valid driver's licenses to travel as needed to project sites, client meetings and growing the business.
• Successful candidate will have demonstrated business development and project management experience within the past 2-4 years.
• The candidate must have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and the ability to work with a diverse team.
• PE License Preferred

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 for the project, outlining project objectives, scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and safety protocols. Effectively manage the project scope, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project requirements. Maintain project schedules, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or conflicts to minimize impact on project timelines.

Monitor project budgets and expenditures, implementing cost-control measures as needed to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints. Uphold high-quality standards throughout project execution, overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices. Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, maintaining open communication and addressing client concerns or inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and project team members to drive project success and foster a collaborative working environment. Allocate resources efficiently, ensuring that the…