Senior Water & Wastewater Project Manager & Leader

Kimley Horn; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to expand our Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice. You will lead multi-discipline teams on complex projects, develop local client relationships, and drive growth with autonomy.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of civil engineering, a P.E. license, and a proven ability to win work and manage projects profitably. This role offers an attractive bonus program and ownership potential within a collaborative, outcome-focused culture.

Qualifications

• 12+ 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

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 principles; 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

Skills

Project management

Business development

Client relations

Leadership

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Job description

Kimley-Horn in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to expand our Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice. You will lead multi-discipline teams on complex projects, develop local client relationships, and drive growth with autonomy.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of civil engineering, a P.E. license, and a proven ability to win work and manage projects profitably. This role offers an attractive bonus program and ownership potential within a collaborative, outcome-focused culture.