Kleinfelder

Water / Wastewater Project Manager

Kleinfelder$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and design
  • 3+ years of Project Management experience with municipal and utility projects
  • Must have a Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Strong expertise in the technical aspects of water/wastewater systems
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex water/wastewater projects from planning through execution
  • Provide technical direction to project teams ensuring high design and quality standards
  • Build relationships with municipal and utility clients for ongoing project success
  • Mentor and develop team members in their professional growth
  • Participate in proposal presentations and identify new business opportunities
  • Oversee scheduling and resource allocation for projects
  • Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and planners in a team-oriented setting

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
  • Opportunity to collaborate in a skilled team environment
  • Engagement in mentoring and professional development programs
  • Participation in technical conferences and industry committees
  • Long-term client relationships fostering ongoing project success
Full Job Description
Job Description

 

Step Into Your New Role  

As a Water/wastewater Project Manager, you will lead and manage complex projects, ensuring successful delivery through expert technical guidance, client management, and team leadership. You will collaborate with a skilled team of engineers, scientists, and planners to provide innovative solutions while fostering long-term client relationships and driving operational excellence in water and wastewater systems.

 

Our teams enjoy a hybrid schedule, which allows us to offer this role in in Manchester, New Hampshire or Portland, Maine offices.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead Projects: Manage complex water/wastewater projects from planning through execution, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and exceeding client expectations.
  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction to project teams, ensuring high standards of design, process engineering, and quality.
  • Client Management: Build and foster relationships with municipal and utility clients, ensuring long-term contracts and ongoing project success.
  • Team Development: Mentor and develop staff, providing guidance in their technical and professional growth.
  • Business Development: Participate in proposal presentations and scoping activities with clients, identifying new opportunities and expanding service offerings.
  • Project Delivery: Oversee scheduling, cost management, and resource allocation for water and wastewater systems projects.
  • Cross-disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, scientists, and planners in a team-oriented environment.
  • Mentoring & Thought Leadership: Contribute to technical conferences, committees, and internal development programs.

Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  • 8 + years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and design.
  • 3+ years of Project Management experience, including managing municipal and utility projects.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Strong expertise in the technical aspects of water/wastewater systems, including design, planning, and construction.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills.

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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