Pipeline Client Service & Project Leader – Hybrid Role

Kennedy Jenks; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an experienced Pipeline Client Service Manager/Project Manager in Virginia Beach to lead water and wastewater conveyance projects, mentor junior engineers, and strengthen client relationships.

The role blends technical leadership with business development in a hybrid work model, coordinating design, construction support, and asset management to deliver high-quality, sustainable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering required; master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure, including pipeline/project management.
• Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to obtain licensure in other states as needed.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling and pipeline design tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery: act as Project Manager and technical lead for water and wastewater pipeline projects from planning through closeout.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams delivering conveyance infrastructure including water transmission and sanitary sewer systems.
• Direct technical work: oversee planning, hydraulic analyses, rehabilitation strategies, and new pipeline design.
• Manage project performance: scope, proposals, contracts, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation.
• Support construction phase services, including submittals review, RFIs, coordination with contractors, and commissioning.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Hydraulic modeling tools

Pipeline design tools

Job description

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an experienced Pipeline Client Service Manager/Project Manager in Virginia Beach to lead water and wastewater conveyance projects, mentor junior engineers, and strengthen client relationships.

The role blends technical leadership with business development in a hybrid work model, coordinating design, construction support, and asset management to deliver high-quality, sustainable results.