Senior Water/Wastewater Construction Manager — Onsite Leader

Kennedy Jenks Consultants; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Employee ownership

Relocation assistance

Professional registration support

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to join our Seattle Metropolitan area team. You will oversee major infrastructure projects with robust schedules, guiding quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 10–20 years of experience, a PE license, and CCM or PMP certification as a plus, with strong leadership and client coordination skills. This is an on-site leadership role with relocation support offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10–20 years of experience managing complex construction projects in water, wastewater, and stormwater.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; CCM or PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution on major infrastructure construction projects, coordinating with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and authorities.
• Mentor field teams and ensure quality across schedules, budgets, and safety requirements.
• Review RFIs, submittals, COs, WDCs, monthly progress payments, and contractor schedules.

Skills

Communication

Construction knowledge

Problem-solving

Software systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Procore

SharePoint

Unifier

Job description

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to join our Seattle Metropolitan area team. You will oversee major infrastructure projects with robust schedules, guiding quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 10–20 years of experience, a PE license, and CCM or PMP certification as a plus, with strong leadership and client coordination skills. This is an on-site leadership role with relocation support offered.