Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects
  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • Established relationships with local municipalities and water management agencies
  • Proven business development skills and ability to win work
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
  • Strong client engagement and problem-solving abilities
  • Capability to manage and mentor staff effectively
  • Demonstrated track record of profitable project management

Responsibilities

  • Lead and expand practice teams for multi-discipline water and wastewater projects
  • Create a vision for growth in local water resource practices
  • Exercise autonomy in directing and growing business units
  • Provide leadership through integrity, business planning, and strategic vision
  • Establish and maintain positive client relationships
  • Mentor staff and foster a collaborative team environment
  • Manage projects profitably while transitioning work to qualified staff

Benefits

  • Exceptional retirement plan with 2-to-1 company match and profit-sharing contributions
  • Low-cost comprehensive health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision
  • Flexible time off including personal leave, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
  • Financial wellness programs including student loan matching and performance bonuses
  • Tuition reimbursement and access to extensive professional development training
  • Family-friendly benefits including leave for new parents and childcare resources
Full Job Description
Overview

Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of water/wastewater treatment projects, water and wastewater pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection)

Responsibilities
  • Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of water/wastewater treatment projects, water and wastewater pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection)
  • Has an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for the local water resource practice and beyond
  • Given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
  • Leadership responsibilities include:
    • Operating with integrity and sound business principals
    • Providing vision, business planning and strategy
    • Establishing goals
    • Building and maintaining positive client relationships
    • Having open communication with your partners and team
    • Growing and leading a Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice
  • Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
  • The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
  • With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership
Qualifications
  • 8+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience
  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies
  • Business development skills and the proven ability to win work
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
  • Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems
  • Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably

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.

About Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm that provides planning, engineering, and design services for a wide range of clients. The company offers services in the areas of aviation, environmental, landscape architecture, land planning, parking consulting, roadway design, structural engineering, transit and rail, transportation planning, and water resources. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. serves clients in the United States.
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