Senior Water & Wastewater Construction Manager – Seattle

Kennedy Jenks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Professional registration support

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks in Seattle is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will oversee field and office staff, ensure plans align with specifications, budgets, and deadlines, and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities include coordinating sub-consultants, managing project documentation, and mentoring staff while ensuring safety and quality across all activities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing all aspects of construction projects in the water, wastewater, and stormwater industry.
• Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field; experience may be substituted.
• Professional engineering (PE) or architectural license is desirable.
• Certifications such as CCM or PMP are desirable.
• Proficiency with project management software.
• Ability to travel to KJ offices and client locations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day team leader for the project.
• Foster daily interactions with clients, designers, owners, contractors, sub-consultants, inspectors, and authorities.
• Conduct regular meetings with project staff to address and resolve project-related matters.
• Facilitate the fair yet firm resolution of all project issues.
• Ensure the project aligns with approved plans, specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate and oversee sub-consultants.
• Observe, monitor, and document contractor work and project communications.
• Develop and review timely meeting agendas and minutes.
• Generate comprehensive project reports.
• Oversee safety monitoring and mentoring of team members.
• Maintain an updated client agreement and change orders.
• Oversee accounting tasks including timesheets, status reports, and billing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

PE or architectural license

CCM or PMP certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Kennedy Jenks in Seattle is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will oversee field and office staff, ensure plans align with specifications, budgets, and deadlines, and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities include coordinating sub-consultants, managing project documentation, and mentoring staff while ensuring safety and quality across all activities.