Sr. Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

KCI Technologies; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned professional to lead innovative water and wastewater projects. This role offers the opportunity to mentor a dynamic team while managing complex projects that contribute to community development. With a strong emphasis on integrity and collaboration, you will play a crucial role in driving business growth and fostering client relationships. Join a company that values employee ownership and provides a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about engineering and committed to excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Collaborative working environment

Training and mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Water/Wastewater preferred.
• Professional Engineering Licensure required.
• Strong technical knowledge base in water/wastewater design.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers/designers in water/wastewater projects.
• Manage project budgets and client relationships.
• Ensure projects meet ISO compliance requirements.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Design

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Contract Management

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth opportunities, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices, and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family-friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring, and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

• 12+ years of experience in Water/Wastewater preferred.
• Professional Engineering Licensure required.
• Highly self-motivated and dynamic individual.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience leading a team of engineers/designers.
• Project Management experience required, with experience in managing and growing a design team preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge base in water/wastewater design.
• Experience with contract management, billing, and workload planning to track/meet budgets.
• Experience and passion for growth into new business sectors.
• Successful candidate should have local client contacts and both the passion and ability to bring in new business. Marketing and Business development are required elements of this position along with developing professional relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 9 - 14 years of professional experience.
• Appropriate professional certification preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Performance Expectations

• Complete Annual Individual Training Program.
• Mentor and train staff.
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships by soliciting monthly performance feedback, identifying client needs, and identifying the next project.
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements.
• Manage work routine of all assigned staff and assign job activities as required.
• Complete other duties as required/assigned.
• Provide input to develop project-specific safety plans and implement project safety plans, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
• Report monthly proposal results to operations manager.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target (75%-80% typical).
• Attend bi-weekly (or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks.
• Chart and provide project performance results.
• Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as required.
• Deliver all projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope.
• Ensure effective use of equipment and personnel.
• Meet monthly (or more frequently as necessary) with project analyst to review project invoices.
• Meet monthly with practice leader to review project performance.
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters.
• Prepare and submit monthly project completion report.
• Prepare interpractice agreements and/or outside requests as required.
• Prepare monthly progress reports for all projects.
• Prepare monthly project staff utilization plan.
• Propose and negotiate scope, schedule, and fee estimates for tasks and projects.
• Provide bi-weekly percent complete data to project assistant.
• Provide monthly project updates to practice leader.
• Provide monthly WIP/AR comments to the operations manager.
• Provide technical project and staff oversight.
• Provide weekly new project budget data to the practice leader.
• Serve as project or task manager on select projects.
• Compare field data to design plans.
• Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes, and photographs as needed.
• Prepare preliminary concept designs and submit for approval.
• Read and interpret technical documents required for project execution.

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KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.