Kleinfelder

Program Manager - Water/Wastewater

Kleinfelder$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master's preferred.
  • Must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • 8+ years of engineering experience in water/wastewater facilities; preference for 12+ years.
  • Expertise in water/wastewater treatment processes and hydraulic design.
  • Proficient in engineering design/software such as AutoCAD and WaterCAD.
  • Experience in project management, including budgeting and scheduling.
  • Strong business development skills with client engagement experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical, cost, and scheduling decisions to meet quality standards.
  • Manage projects for new and existing water/wastewater clients.
  • Develop and maintain client relationships for complex projects.
  • Engage in project scoping and proposal presentations.
  • Mentor and guide the technical development of team members.
  • Present at technical conferences; participate in technical committees.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support individual needs.
  • Inclusion-focused culture with employee resource groups.
  • Supportive work environment acknowledging different success tools.
Full Job Description
Job Description

 

Step into Your New Role  

 

We are seeking a Water/Wastewater Program Manager to join our Red River Area Public Works Team. The ideal candidate will thrive as a vital part of a solutions-focused and collaborative water team. They will have a commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence, while appreciating the growth opportunities and investment we make in our people. 

 

This position will support our growing water market in Texas and Oklahoma. Candidates may choose to sit in our Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, or Houston Offices. Our Public Works Team includes over 20 engineers and scientists as well as a larger national community of practice. Our team takes a collaborative approach to project delivery, business development, and operational success that includes opportunities for professional development and career growth.

 

Our people are at the core of everything we do. Driven by a culture of inclusion, we offer dozens of employee resource groups, growth opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. We understand that the tools for success look different for everyone, and we're committed to providing each employee with the support and flexibility they need to thrive.

 

Candidates must have strong technical expertise, specifically in municipal water and/or wastewater systems engineering and be fully capable of providing technical leadership and direction to project teams. The selected candidate will work in our team-oriented environment, primarily providing municipal clients with professional engineering services for water and/or wastewater systems.

 

 The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

  • Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions, ensuring company quality standards, and driving customer value.
  • Successfully manage projects for water and/or wastewater clients both new and long-term, supported by talented project teams of engineers, scientists, and planners to deliver a full range of water-related engineering services.
  • Nurture and grow client relationships and contracts that include complex, multi-disciplinary projects in planning, design, and construction.
  • Participate in technical/project scoping activities and proposal presentations with targeted clients.
  • Mentor the technical development of staff and grow the team.
  • Manage projects, present at technical conferences, and engage in technical committees.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
  • Minimum 8 years of related experience in water and wastewater facilities engineering; preferred 12+ years of related experience
  • Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, hydraulic design, and infrastructure.
  • Proficient in engineering design and modeling software, such as AutoCAD, WaterCAD, or similar.
  • Experience with project management, including planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
  • Business Development; client contacts and/or lead client engagements required.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Effective communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

 

 

About Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder is an engineering consulting firm that provides services in the areas of construction management, environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and more. The company was founded in 1961 by Bill Kleinfelder and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Kleinfelder has more than 70 offices across the United States, Canada, and Australia and employs over 2,000 people. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the Hoover Dam Bypass. Kleinfelder is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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