Water and Wastewater Project and Client Manager

Kleinfelder Inc; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder Inc. is seeking a Senior Water and Wastewater Project and Client Account Manager to join our New England Water Team in Worcester, MA or Portland, ME.

The role focuses on identifying, positioning, proposing, and winning new business while leading project execution and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of project management experience in water/wastewater, a PE license, and a track record in business development within design consulting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional and project management experience in a consulting engineering firm or related service.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead major proposal efforts and develop client/project capture plans.
• Manage projects and client accounts from initiation through closeout.
• Mentor staff and grow the team and portfolio of work.
• Build strong relationships with clients, teaming partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Proposal development

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering

Professional engineering license (PE)

Job description

Job Description

Take Your Delivery Management Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Do you have a passion for managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations? Our delivery management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout. Each phase requires strong attention to detail while communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives? Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems.

Step Into Your New Role

We are seeking a Senior Water and Wastewater Project and Client Account Manager to join our New England Water Team. The ideal candidate will thrive as a vital part of a resourceful and collaborative water team. They will have a commitment to client service, innovation, and excellence, while appreciating the growth opportunities and investment we make in our people.

The primary function will be to assist our New England Water team identify, position, propose, and win targeted new business pursuits, ultimately win clients' preference, and act as a Principal in Charge / Project Manager through project execution. The candidate will nurture and grow client relationships and manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects in the water/wastewater market.

The candidate must have strong communication skills, engineering, design and construction experience, and a history of effective project delivery and client account management in the municipal water and wastewater engineering field. Candidate must have demonstrated experience of providing project and client leadership and direction to project teams. Candidates must possess excellent organizational, communication and technical writing skills.

This position can be based Worcester, Massachusetts or Portland, Maine.

Responsibilities:

• Lead major proposal efforts, develop client/project capture plans. Participate in project scoping activities and proposal presentations.
• Manage projects, present at technical conferences and engage in technical committees.
• Mentor staff and grow the team and work portfolio.
• Build strong relationships and interact regularly with key clients, teaming partners, industry groups and stakeholders linked to the market.
• Continuously interact with clients assuring satisfaction with Company services and work closely with project delivery personnel to ensure any service issues are identified and addressed in a proactive manner
• Reinforce collaboration and team building, ensure client focus, demonstrate commitment to excellence and innovation, and motivate others to ensure positive morale and engagement
• Provide input on business development priorities, budget and expenditures for the water team.
• Negotiate favorable contract terms and conditions and achieve cost of sales, gross margin, backlog, and other related financial and business goals.
• Support the identification and mitigation of risks and commercial terms during the project lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of professional and project management experience in consulting engineering firm or related service
• Bachelor's degree inCivil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related fieldis required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional registration (PE).
• Proven business development and project management experience in water/wastewater infrastructure with design consulting firms.
• Business acumen related to project management, portfolio financials and risk management.
• Understanding of sales pipeline metrics backlog growth.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

The expected salary range for the position is displayedin accordance withthe Wage Transparency Law. Finalagreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $116,000.00- $197,000.00

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veters. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)