OverviewKimley-Horn is looking for a Water/Wastewater Program Manager to join our Fort Worth, Texas (TX) office! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
The candidate in this role will provide proactive, detail-oriented, project production and management and work directly with project managers, engineers, clients, and other staff. This position has multiple responsibilities including project-based work and coordination duties including but not limited to:
- Developing project schedules in Microsoft Project and subsequently managing the schedule milestones and deliverables in collaboration with the Project Manager.
- Preparing subconsultant contracts and managing execution of contracts, as well as schedule coordination.
- Coordinating project submittals to various jurisdictional agencies, municipalities, utilities, etc.
- Supporting role in permit application preparation, and management of regulatory review schedule through issuance of permit(s).
- Project team member coordination.
- Updating and monitoring team’s weekly production priorities list (experience with Asana preferred).
- Preparing project management plans, monthly project updates, risk registers, invoicing documentation, and regular project update documentation for large production efforts.
- Attending client meetings, preparing meeting notes, action item lists, and follow up coordination of client, subconsultants, and internal staff to ensure deliverables are met.
- Supporting preparation of proposal, work orders, presentations, letters/correspondence, transmittals, etc.
- Compiling and assembling submittals; coordinating large production jobs, printing, and binding
- Creating, proofreading, editing, formatting, and finalizing project-related documents and reports
- Construction phase support services (receiving/logging/distributing contractor submittals or shop drawings for review, logging review comments, organizing routine progress meetings, preparing meeting agenda/packet/minutes/summaries, contractor coordination, etc.). Experience with eComm Construction information management system, or equal, preferred.
Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of experience supporting engineering production/project managers
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred but not required
- Bachelor's Degree
- Interpretation of engineering and architectural plans preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Proficient in project tracking software (Asana, Microsoft Project, eComm, etc.)
- Strong proofing, formatting, and editing skills
- Positive, client-oriented, take-charge attitude
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Capable of managing and balancing multiple tasks/priorities and performing well under deadline pressure
- Ability to work well with various types of people and in a team environment
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
