Northern Construction Leader; Water​/Wastewater

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 dynamic Construction Management (CM) North Bay Area Team Lead with strong local client relationships, an established resume and reputation, team building and leadership capabilities, and business leadership skills to grow our thriving public and private sector water and wastewater practice throughout the California Bay Area and Sacramento.

This senior role is an essential part of our growth as we continue to provide quality solutions to our trusted clients. You will be part of a dynamic and successful construction management practice involved in exciting and meaningful project work throughout our local footprint.

As a Construction Management Team Lead
, you'll combine business development, client leadership, team development, and project oversight to grow a regional practice.

As a Construction Management Team Lead
, you'll combine business development, client leadership, team development, and project oversight to grow a regional practice.

• Drive market growth: Cultivate new business opportunities by engaging the marketplace to identify prospective clients and projects. Leverage industry and municipal relationships to expand service offerings and strengthen market presence. Pursue and win new work through strategic planning, relationship management, and personal industry expertise. Coordinate pursuit strategies with local operations and marketing teams. Represent the firm in industry organizations and local associations to drive construction management growth.
• Build and lead teams: Build, lead, and motivate construction management teams to deliver exceptional client service. Partner with regional leadership on strategic recruiting, succession planning, and staff development initiatives. Foster a high-performance culture through mentorship, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
• Lead pursuits and delivery: Direct strategic project positioning across the region, including teaming partner development, proposal oversight, and interview preparation. Collaborate across leadership teams to identify, develop, and capture key opportunities. Lead client engagement efforts to build trusted relationships and secure repeat business.
• Guide project performance: Oversee project execution including scope, schedule, staffing, fee development, negotiations, and construction management coordination. Manage projects in a seller-doer capacity, balancing business development and project delivery responsibilities. Contribute to successful project outcomes as a Project Manager, Construction Manager, or key project team member.

• Market ownership: Shape client strategy, team expansion, and long-term growth in a priority market.
• Strong foundation: Build from existing relationships, trusted delivery teams, and active infrastructure opportunities.
• Broader influence: Help guide hiring, pursuit strategy, delivery approach,…