Kleinfelder

Project Manager - Water Resources

Kleinfelder$95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Master's preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Minimum of 7 years experience in water/wastewater engineering.
  • Deep knowledge of treatment processes, hydraulic design, and infrastructure systems.
  • Proficient in design and modeling software like AutoCAD or WaterCAD.
  • Experience in project management covering planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical, cost, and scheduling decisions to meet quality standards.
  • Manage projects for both new and long-term water/wastewater clients.
  • Cultivate client relationships on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
  • Engage in project scoping and proposal presentations to clients.
  • Mentor junior staff and support team development.
  • Present at technical conferences and participate in technical committees.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development.
  • Flexibility of office location in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, or Houston.
  • Supportive team of over 20 engineers and scientists.
  • Investment in personal growth and career advancement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

 

We are seeking a Water/Wastewater Project 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.

 

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.
  • 7+ years of related experience in water and wastewater facilities engineering.
  • 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.
  • 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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